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My left upper back is paining
2 days ago I felt a pain in my left upper back just below the shoulder. Probably because the previous night I might have slept on my left side rather than my back. Now I am afraid of lifting heavy in the gym as it might damage more. Please do suggest what should I do or what particular doctor I should visit?
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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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You have two options if you want medicinal intervention meet a orthopedician , if you want a non-medicinal intervention meet a physiotherapist.
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Put a hot water bottle around painfull area for 10 minutes
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Use a firm mattress , to soft mattresses are not good for back
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Nothing serious it is. It is just muscle spasm. Avoid gym n weight lifting. Follow ergonomics while sleeping n work. Is it to the Physiotherapist to get relief soon
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Plz see ur physiotherapist.
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Hi, you should meet your Physiotherapist for preventing further at stress. Ice packs and ultrasound would help. Take care.
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Orthopaedic doctor. Ultrasound massage might be helpful
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Yes avoid heavy weight and gym .meet physiotherapist
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Greetings, sorry about the pain. Just ice and massage the area. You pain will go away. Nothing significant medically has happened. It is just a muscle stiffness at thorax.
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you can see a physio and learn how well to use your core and some strength program. physio can help with trigger point, massage if needed.
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if any doubts do let me know.
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