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Nech pain & back pain
Since couple of week I have been suffering from backache and neck pain. I work for IT Company and I am 36 year old man. Everyday I travel upto 20km up and down.
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Text neck syndrome,
Regular exercises to be done
Life style modifications
Reduce stress
Consult me online if you do not get relief .
Needs an hour for discussion.
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try him self or else consult
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self study
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You may be having mechanical back pain or muscle spasm due to your work. Diagnosis can be confirmed only after thorough examination. Consult orthopaedician or physiotherapist. If it is mechanical back and neck pain; then you will need to consult physiotherapist to learn postural correction, strengthening exercises for your spine muscles, also need to understand ergonomic care during work.
The following article will give you information about work ergonomics and how you can adjust your workspace to prevent strain: https://www.practo.com/healthfeed/workplace-ergonomics-to-prevent-back-pain-24396/post.
If there is muscle spasm or strain, or any joint pathology; take treatment from orthopaedician and physiotherapist as per their advise.
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Apply hot water formentation on painful area. Avoid lifting heavy objects till the pain subsides.
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Dr. Mujtaba Khan
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Pain in your back and neck is related to excess travel time. Take some analgesics ( pain killers) . If it doesn't come down please see a doctor.
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