1. Simple causes of back pain – Lumbar spine
spondylogenic / Metabolic / Mechanical/ Muscular / Postural / visceral / Reffered.
Often related to life style , posture , lack of exercise , Vit deficiency , increasing weight and stress. Do not have associated nerve compression
RED FLAG signs absent usually
Investigations often not needed unless pain persists >3 weeks
Pain is typically localised , fatigue related , better with rest , and exercises help a lot , need life style modification. Pain management with simple measures – exercise , medicines and heat therapy , supervised physiotherapy help. Meet spine specialist for supervised care.
Usually improve without any active / aggressive intervention
Contact specialist if pain persists or progresses.
2. Disease related back pain
May need investigations to detail to rule out exact cause , unsupervised pain management – self medication / self guided physiotherapy – not recommended and may not help.
]]>Neck pain is pain in the neck region resulting in loss of function causing disability is common. Pain in the neck is very common complaint and is only second to common cold in sickness absenteeism. It is believed that about 85 % of general population will have at least one episode of neck pain in their lifespan.
Neck and shoulder pain can be classified in many different ways. Some people experience only back pain or only shoulder pain, while others experience pain in both areas.
Causes of neck pain include:
To determine exact cause of your problem you should meet a nearest spine doctor or a spine specialist. Dr Vishal kundnani is one of the best spine specialist in mumbai and one of the best spine surgeon in India
The treatment of soft tissue neck pain and shoulder pain often depends on the source of pain. Pain also may be treated with a local application of moist heat or ice. Drugs like muscle relaxers and even antidepressants might be helpful. Local corticosteroid injections are often helpful. For both neck and shoulder pain movement, exercises may help. For cases in which nerve roots or the spinal cord are involved, surgical procedures may be necessary. To plan the best treatment option for yourself one shall meet a spinal doctor or a spine specialist in Mumbai. Dr. Vishal Kundnani is the best spine specialist in india.
Consult your Spine Doctor during Lockdown on video call / Telephonic call an get professional opinion for all spine problems
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Due to lockdown, while we are stuck at home, our physical health is taking a toll. With no house help, most people are forced to do all the household chores.
On the other end, some family members are living an entirely sedentary life with barely any movements. In both cases, body pains are becoming the ugly side of excessive relaxation or over-workouts during the lockdown.
Lockdown is not the perfect time for excessive workouts as it is not possible for us to provide the necessary protein and fibre intake for the body due to grocery and veggie limitations. However, it is necessary to inculcate a specific regime in your routine to avoid any kind of pain.
Consult your Spine Doctor during Lockdown on video call / Telephonic call an get professional opinion for all spine problems.