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Severe lower back pain
Its been nearly 2yrs and 8months Post delivery (c sec) i am facing severe lower back pain and neck pain recently., I feel a bulge in my shoulder and it's really hard..it hurts really bad. I took epidural during delivery. What sort of treatment is recommended, should i consult orthopedic or go for ayurvedic treatment. I am working as input editor with 24/7 news channel, and work is hectic loads of stress and pressure
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This pain is due to pain in the muscles of cervical & lumbar spine as you started working with weak muscles and taking a lot of stress.
Next Steps
Consult a physiotherapist.. Ultrasonic therapy +IFT +Heating therapy +some strengthening as well as stretching exercises will be helpful for sure.
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At home.. Rest +hot water fomentation +pain killer gel +no long sitting/standing /travelling /driving /computer work /table work +no cold exposure +no manual exertions +no weight lifting +no jerks +no forward bending +correct posture.
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Physiotherapy treatment best option for you
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Postural Correction- Sit Tall, Walk Tall.
Extension Exercises x 15 times x twice daily.
Apply Hot Fomentation twice daily.
Avoid bending in front.
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Conditions needs evaluation with X-rays or MRI.
You can try:
1. Hot water compression thrice daily for 1 week.
2. Spine extension exercises.
3. Rest for 5 days .
4. Medications like Etova MR, Enzomac and Neurokind LC will help.
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Visit Orthopaedic Surgeon for clinical evaluation and X-Rays/ MRI.
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