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Tired back pain
I am working 7 days .my job is patrolling in a car so I am driving for 10 hrs a day and sleep at home so I am not doing any exercise to move my body ..I am suffering from back pain and my legs are getting weaker
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⢠Extension Exercises x 15 times x twice daily - lying on tummy, take left arm up for 3 seconds, then bring it down, right arm up for 3 seconds, bring down. Bring right leg up, hold for 3 seconds, bring it down. Then right leg up and hold for 3 seconds and bring it down. Repeat twice a day- 10 times.
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Since your work is related to travelling you have the problem of back ache. It is necessary that you should do exercises to keep your back strengthened.
Next Steps
Give hot water fomentation everyday which will help relieve your back pain. It would be better if you meet a Physiotherapist and undergo a course of Physiotherapy which would help you ease your problem. You would be taught Exercises and if you do them regularly then you could get relieved with pain.
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Try avoid travelling long distances. Wishing you good health and a speedy recovery
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Dr. Sivaraman B
Orthopedic surgeon
28 yrs exp
Chennai
Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration because dehydrated disc is more prone to injury. You need physiotheraphy. Once pain settled do back muscle strengthening exercises. Consult orthopaedic doctor. If any weakness or numbness, bladder, bowel problem- consult ortho urgently
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