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Lower Back Pain
I have lower back pain due to prolong sitting in the desk and it is not going away.
Recently i have started Physiotherapy and trying to work on my posture. Is there anything else to get rid of the pain?
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Yes avoid long sitting
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Do the cat/cow stretch. Get on all fours, with your arms straight and your hands directly under your shoulders; your knees hip-width apart.
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Low back pain any one can have irrespective of there job, age and posture.
So first thing need to know either it's structural or mechanical.
We got specific exercises which is made to relieve low back pain with its root cause. You can consult us online.
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Do start active physiotherapy.
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don't do unsupervised exercise.
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If you have sitting job , probably you have tight thigh muscles or week back muscles start stretching and streanghting exercise , you can consult online for proper guidance .
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Dr. Abhishek Verma (PT)
Physiotherapist
15 yrs exp
Noida
Activity modification will be most beneficial, Add some standing in your routine. Follow ergonomic advices provided by your therapist.
Don't look for shortcut to succeed.
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