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Pain of sciatica
Pain in the lower back right side very often , specially after long sitting work . Maximum pain in the morning time
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Of the pain is at the back region only it cant said to be sciatica. But if its travelling down the back of the thigh and down the calf and toes, its referred as sciatica.if the back pain increases in the morning, it can be a postural pain which generally occurs in case of long standing /travelling /sitting/computer or table work .
Next Steps
Go to a physiotherapist.. Ultrasonic therapy +IFT +Heating therapy +some strengthening exercises will be helpful for sure.
Health Tips
At home.. Rest+hot water fomentation +pain killer gel +no long sitting/standing /walking /travelling +no stair climbing +correct posture +sit tall +no cold exposure
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Any back pain for more than 6 weeks must be evaluated to rule out Spinal Arthritis.
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Hi,
Sciatica usually involves pain going down the legs and feet and many a times tingling and numbness down the legs.
Try and NOT to sit or stand in one position for more than 20 mins
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See what increases the pain forward bending or backward bending
if you feel better with backward bending do that every two hours.
lie on your stomach propped on your elbows
much more I can suggest and you do not have to visit any doctor but you can cure yourself sitting at home
please consukt personally for detailed online exercise program
Dr Dimple Kapasi
physiotherapist USA licensed
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- Consult physiotherapistfor proper asesment and treatment
- do contrast bath to relive pain
- check for vit d , b12, uric acid
Health Tips
precautions:
1 avoid prolonged sitting , rather take vreak for 15 min for stretching yoyr body
2 use of back rest for regular chair u usually use at work
3 do strengthening exercises for back .
4 avoid too much forward bendong of spine
5 avoid lifting heavy weights
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Dr. Pinky Parekh (PT)
Physiotherapist
14 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Try gentle lower back stretching exercises along with alternate heat and cold packs for 10 to 15 minutes. Focus on posture in sitting and sleeping..If pain persists consult a Physiotherapist for treatments such as ultrasound IFT, Manual therapy and exercises. Good luck
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