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Tens physiotherapy
Tens physiotherapy doing past 2 days.physiotherapist wrote ift but receptionist doing tens .physiotherapist is not available. I have upper back and middle back pain chest thightness from lifting weight 7 kgs rice in front of chest area with plate walked almost 40 mints to temple April 5 2025 srirama navami .mri thoracic spine normal.ift or tens which is best .I asked receptionist why she doing tens she told I have less pain she ask second day morning how was the pain before starting physiotherapy i said less pain .used etoricoxib and thiocolchicoside, gabapentin tablets previously. Which electrotheraphy is best .plz reply
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Based on your history, the pain seems muscular due to strain while lifting weight and prolonged walking. Your MRI is normal, which is reassuring and suggests soft-tissue involvement rather than spinal damage.
IFT vs TENS
IFT is generally better for deep muscle pain and inflammation.
TENS works mainly for surface-level pain relief.
Since your pain is upper and middle back muscle strain, IFT would be more beneficial than TENS for long-term improvement.
Next Steps
Request treatment from a qualified physiotherapist, not a receptionist.
Start IFT + hot pack + gentle stretching for 7–10 days.
Add strengthening of upper back and posture training once pain reduces.
Health Tips
Avoid lifting heavy weight until recovery.
Maintain upright sitting posture, avoid long sitting.
Use hot fomentation at home 15 minutes twice a day.
Practice deep breathing to reduce chest tightness.
If pain does not improve in a week, get reassessment by a physiotherapist.
Let me know if you want home exercise suggestions.
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Best is to get assessment done by cert. physio.
All modalities are ok, but they work like pain killers, temporary relief. For sustained relief and faster recovery mckenzie assessment with exercise alomng with machine is best way to go.
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Both are ok
Next Steps
follow the physiothrapis instructions
Health Tips
do hot formantation
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Both are good options in pain management
Next Steps
Keep using tens
Health Tips
Avoid pain provoking activities
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If there is reduction in pain then no issues
Start with strengthening exercises once pain has come down , so that in future there won't be any issues
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According to my experience
If you have muscle tightness then
IFT And TENS both will be effective
Imp is your posture
Next Steps
try to maintain corrent posture
Health Tips
avoid heavy lifting
and prolong positioning
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There is not much difference in IFT and TENS, either will work.
But take SWD and IFT to reduce the pain quickly.
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Ift, tence and ultrasound are temporary pain relief devices which help in temperory pain relief so you can perform exercise better, before commenting on anything I will like to detail assessment for you for which you can connect me online. Then we can plan what set of exercises can be given or you need to rest for some days or any external device to support you during working and exercise is needed
Next Steps
connect for online consultation
Health Tips
use ice pack around elbow
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It will purely depends on the every individual.
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Consult me for detailed assessment
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I will help you
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Dr. Avijit Das (PT)
Sports and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
4 yrs exp
Kolkata
Hi please follow the physiotherapist instructions and trust they will always give you best treatment.
Next Steps
Both the treatment ok but depending on condition
Health Tips
Take care
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Dr. Shweta Daruwale (PT)
Physiotherapist
3 yrs exp
Pune
Its ok if your taking IFT
Next Steps
with that you should also focus on exercises
that will provides u longer effect
Health Tips
do some stretches and strengthening exercises
posture correction exercises too
you can consult me online
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Dr. Saswati Nanda (PT)
Physiotherapist
11 yrs exp
Delhi
Hey there!
Both modalities are fine. Don't worry about it.
Feel free to consult me online.
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Ms. Shefali Gandotra (PT)
Physiotherapist
20 yrs exp
Jammu
It’s ok if you are taking TENS
Next Steps
Continue with your electrotherapy
Health Tips
Avoid lifting, heavy weights for a few days, stay hydrated
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Dr. Afsa Rafiq (PT)
Physiotherapist
5 yrs exp
Srinagar
Since your MRI is normal and the pain is likely due to muscular strain or overuse from lifting and walking long distances, either TENS or IFT can help reduce pain temporarily.
However, the main focus should be on posture correction, stretching, and strengthening exercises once pain decreases.
Health Tips
Continue pain medication as prescribed.
Apply an ice pack 10–15 mins if pain increases.
Avoid lifting heavy weights until pain subsides.
Follow up with a physiotherapist for exercise therapy once pain improves.
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Mr. Bhagyesh Mantri (PT)
Neuro Physiotherapist
9 yrs exp
Nashik
Kindly visit center
Manual Therapy is required
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