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Stiff back upon standing after sitting
When I stand up after being sitting for some time my lower back gets stiff and I'm not able to stand straight. It takes some time to get to normal posture. I do work out but have a desk job. I'm 174cm tall with weight of around 68 kg. Please advise.
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Could be ankylosing spondylitis .. physical examination along with basic xray required.. consult with ur nearest orthopaedic specialist.. physiotherapy will be helpful
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Ankylosing spondylosis would be among my differentials. Would need more history and investigations to arrive at a diagnosis.
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1. consult a qualified orthopedician
2. avoid long hours of sitting or standing. allow movement in your day.
3. use warm baths twice a day to relax the muscles on your back
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desk jobs do cause a lot of back stiffness, there are muscle relaxanats and other supportive measures like abdominal binders that you can use but consult an orthopaedic surgeon to get yourself fully evaluated.
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Better to consult the physiotherapist in ur gym first and decide
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You have to do exercises for your back. Please get your plain X ray of the Lumbosacral region (AP and Lateral) and consult an Orthopedic surgeon regarding what all exercises can be performed by you.
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Male with back stiffness at the age of 40 , need to consult orthopaedic to rule out ankylosing spondylitis
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Consult orthopaedic
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Can use posture corrector and decrease strain on the back
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The stiffness and pain could be due to muscles, ligaments, joints and posture.Try avoiding sitting for a long time,do back muscles strengthening exercises,take muscle relaxants for a short time.Get a lumbosacral spine xray.
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Restricted movement
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Chaithra H
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4 yrs exp
Bangalore
Align your chair properly.
Keep a pillow behind.
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Dr. Gautham Raj
General Physician
3 yrs exp
Chennai
Need further evaluation like X ray of the spine to rule out any abnormalities
Kindly consult for further management
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Maintain proper posture while sitting
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Do not sit and work continuously for more than an hour
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Dr. Agniva Ghosh Dastidar
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Kolkata
Hello, I am Dr. Agniva Ghosh Dastidar, practising Orthopaedic surgeon. The problem you're referring to is very common in your age group. Some other information will be helpful to reach a diagnosis. Does the stiffness increase after getting up from a lying down posture? Does it increase during winter period? Do you have history of lifting heavy weight? Is there history or Arthritis in your family
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Get a Digital xray done for lumbo-sacral spine in AP and lateral view. Start spinal stretching exercises. https://youtu.be/n6etl3x9anu?si=xnEs1ffsVH0gv0jF You can try the exercises in this link or search for other ones in YouTube.
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Strictly avoid forward bending in a standing posture, lifting heavy weight and sitting on floor or squatting
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
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Pune
Kindly consult once for discussion
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Dr. Praful Mahamuni
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Nagpur
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Dr. Harshavardhana V Naik
General Physician
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello. It is also important to know since when the pain is persisting and how severe the pain is. As you are telling it is affecting your posture then it must be severe. Your weight is also not an issue here. Most probably you have strained a muscle during work out. You will need to take electrolytes and also a muscle relaxant for this to go down. Take an injection if the pain is too much to handle.
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avoid lifting weight and any exercise for atleast a week.
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Dr. Nalini Kumari
Diabetologist
15 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Check your vit d levels, do some walking and workout.
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Dr. Saurabh Tiwari
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5 yrs exp
Lucknow
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Dr. Bijli Nanda
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7 yrs exp
Noida
Best to get a physical examination.
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try moving every now and then to prevent a stiff back
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Dr. Sachin Bhiwaji Sanap
General Practitioner
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Hingoli
need more information
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Dr. Vikram Pratap
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11 yrs exp
New Delhi
You should visit an orthopaedic surgeon for proper physical examination and treatment
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Dr. Gaurij Hood
General Physician
16 yrs exp
Valsad
Could be a muscle sparin.Use a pain killer gel or spray and muscle relaxant.Use a hot water bag for fomentation Pls.connect for further discussion and solution.
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Dr. Nimmi Mulwani
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Ahmedabad
You need mobility exercise.
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Dr. Nazia Begum M.G
General Physician
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Belgaum
Start multivitamin supplement calcium vitd3 medication
Regular walk exercise daily yoga
Strect exercises
Start omega 3 fatty acids
Regular blood pressure and sugar monitoring
Regular blood test routine
Consult online will guide
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Dr. Haripriya Addanki
General Practitioner
5 yrs exp
Tirupati
Ease back pain and stiffness with a home diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids (salmon, walnuts), vitamin D (fortified dairy, sunlight), calcium (dairy, leafy greens), and magnesium (dark leafy greens, nuts).
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Dr. Anubha Singh
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Jhansi
If you require assistance or have any health concerns, feel free to reach out for a consultation. Your well-being is my priority, and i'm here to support you on your health journey.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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5 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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9 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Aurangabad
Do hot water compresses, correct posture while sitting and sleeping
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check your vitamin d levels
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start back strengthening exercises
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