Report of screening of whole spine. Loss of normal cervical curvature, suggest spasm. Diffuse disc bulge is seen at C3-4 & C4-5 level causing anterior thecal sac indentation. Loss of normal lumbar lordosis. Diffuse disc bulge at L4-5 & L5-S1 level without significant compression over the nerve roots on either side. I have no pain symptoms yet. Although, I couldn't maintain proper posture while standing or sitting. Slouching is inevitable. What are the possible solutions???
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Hello
This is flat back syndrome caused due to increased height.
So due to increased height while talking or working you adopt the incorrect posture.
So due to this there is chance of muscle spasm.
First you have to strengthen the back muscles and also you have to maintain or adopt the correct posture even while watching gadgets or while doing any activity.
Next Steps
Consult through practo for proper assessment of the condition and for the treatment protocol.
Health Tips
Avoid bending forwards.
Try to strengthen the back muscles with proper guidance.
This is a common problem for tall people. They tend to stoop forward to communicate with other who are shorter than them.
Your problem is habitual posture. It can be corrected with posture correction exercises.
Next Steps
You should do posture correction exercises with proper guidance.
You should try to maintain the posture consciously for a year or two.
You can do pull-ups for beginners and push-ups for beginners.
Health Tips
If you want guidance you need to consult a Physiotherapist either in person or through video call.
Use pain'relieving gel like volini.
Use ice pack or hot water bag three times a day 10 min-15min.
Start doing exercises for neck and shoulder.
Neck isometric and trapezius stretch.
Shoulder strengthening exercises.
Correct posture with the exercises.
Next Steps
avoid stoop posture.
avoid forward bending work.
avoid long use of gadgets.
use pillow under your back and neck while working on laptop.
take a break inbetween your work and do stretching and exercises.
Health Tips
for more details information please consult online with physiotherapist on practo app
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