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Neck Pain
Good sleeping posture, Neck stretching and strengthening exercises, drink plenty of water, frequent stretching breaks in work hours.
90% neck pain are due to abnormal sleeping and working posture, sprain and muscle spasm. Consult a doctor if neck pain is more than 7 days or associated with weakness or numbness of both hands.
Neck pain may be due to a variety of reasons. The most common causes are – muscle spasm, strain, poor posture, spondylosis.
Radicular pain are nerve pain that resembles an electric shock, or deep pain from the shoulder to the elbow or hand. It signifies nerve compression.
Spondylosis is age related. The gradual wear and tear of the neck jointscultimately lead to spondylosis. The condition may be severe and early in some than others, however smoking, sleeping posture, desk work and long years of driving have a significant role.
Neck pain travelling to the head, shoulder and arms. Giddiness, stiffness of the neck. Pain increases on neck movements. Weakness of the arm and hands.
Apply ice packs and analgesic ointments. Slow neck stretching and strengthening exercise. Avoid further straining, abnormal neck posture and riding bike for sometime. Consult doctor for painkiller and antispasmotic medication.
In neck muscle sprain – Use ice pack first for the first 48 hours of initial pain to reduce internal inflammation. If pain continues after 48, use hot water pack to reduce muscle spasm and increase blood flow.
Neck collar helps support the head and relax the neck muscle giving it time to heal. It can be used for a short period of time (such as 7 days). Using it any longer for muscle sprains can reduce power and movement of neck muscles.
Neglecting neck pain without knowing the cause may cause irritation of the nerves and causes weakness. Consult doctor if neck pain is more than 7 days, associated with numbness or weakness and is affecting work.
Lying down straight with the medium height pillow upto the upper back. Avoid extreme neck position while sleeping.
Collar can be used during sleep if the neck pain is severe or is advised by a doctor. Otherwise it can be avoided considering the neck pain is less severe.
Back Pain
Back pain may to due to many reasons. The most common are muscle strain, annular tear or disc prolapse. Consult a doctor if the back pain is more than 7 days, associated with leg pain / numbness, difficulty in urine control or pain affecting daily activities.
Do regular lumbar strengthening exercises and avoid long sitting, lifting heavy weights and frequently bending down. Abnormal sitting and sleeping posture, smoking, and long bike driving can also cause back pain.
Sciatica is the extending pain in the back of the thigh, knee and leg caused due to compression of the nerve roots (in the spine) supplying these parts. Consult a doctor if the pain is more than 7 days, associated with numbness/weakness, difficulty in urine control or pain affecting daily activities.
This symptoms is mostly due to a condition called claudication. The obstructing disc (Disc prolapse) or spine (spondylolisthesis) is causing compression and affects the blood supply of the spinal cord. Consult the doctor immediately.
Most likely suggestive of foot drop. Caused due to weakness of the leg muscle due to nerve compression especially in the spine. Consult a doctor immediately.
Yes, the most common cause of urine control problem is due to spinal canal compression called as Cauda Equina Syndrome. Delay in treatment may result in incomplete recovery of urine function. Consult a doctor immediately.
Your back pain is serious and requires doctor consult if is continuous more than 7 days, associated with leg pain / numbness/ weakness, difficulty in urine control or pain affecting daily activities and sleep.
90% of Back pain can be cured by rest, Low back exercises and short term pain killers. Consult doctor if pain is more than 7 days.
Back pain not decreasing with rest or lying down, pulsative pain, more on the flanks, radiating to the belly-button or groin are usually associated with Renal stones. Consult a doctor immediately.
Neglecting long term back pain may cause weakness of the nerves and result in paralysis. Treatment thereafter will have little improvement.
Lying down flat on a normal mattress is usually the best sleeping position. Keep the pillow covering head, neck and upper back. Second pillow under the knees can relieve sciatic pain.
Yes. Tobacco and nicotine reduces blood supply to the spine and discs. Hence people who smoke have a higher chance of disc damage and spine related problems,
Spine Conditions
Ankylosing Spondylitis patients frequently express a persistent, dull ache that feels like it’s originating from deep within their lower back or buttocks, as well as morning stiffness. It is not uncommon for symptoms to increase, improve, or disappear at regular periods.
With ankylosing spondylitis, it is possible to live a long life. Except for those with the most severe types of the disease and those who suffer complications, people with ankylosing spondylitis have the same life expectancy as the general population.
There is no known aetiology for ankylosing spondylitis, though hereditary factors appear to play a role. People with the HLA-B27 gene, in particular, are at a much higher risk of developing ankylosing spondylitis. However, only a small percentage of persons who carry the gene acquire the disease.
Ankylosing spondylitis is a complicated condition that, if left untreated, can lead to major problems. Many people’s symptoms and problems can be controlled or lessened by sticking to a regular treatment schedule.
There are no recognised preventative measures for ankylosing spondylitis. Although you may not be aware of anyone in your family who has identical symptoms, the ailment is mostly caused by genetics.
Regular exercise is essential for living well with ankylosing spondylitis. In fact, back discomfort caused by AS tends to worsen after prolonged sitting or lying down, but exercise can assist. Low-impact aerobic exercise can help you control your weight and the symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis.
Apply ice packs and analgesic ointments. Slow neck stretching and strengthening exercise. Avoid further straining, abnormal neck posture and riding bike for sometime. Consult doctor for painkiller and antispasmotic medication.
In neck muscle sprain – Use ice pack first for the first 48 hours of initial pain to reduce internal inflammation. If pain continues after 48, use hot water pack to reduce muscle spasm and increase blood flow.
Neck collar helps support the head and relax the neck muscle giving it time to heal. It can be used for a short period of time (such as 7 days). Using it any longer for muscle sprains can reduce power and movement of neck muscles.
Neglecting neck pain without knowing the cause may cause irritation of the nerves and causes weakness. Consult doctor if neck pain is more than 7 days, associated with numbness or weakness and is affecting work.
Lying down straight with the medium height pillow upto the upper back. Avoid extreme neck position while sleeping.
Collar can be used during sleep if the neck pain is severe or is advised by a doctor. Otherwise it can be avoided considering the neck pain is less severe.
