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I have back pain with shivering in my left leg. Can it cause paralysis?
Query: I m 28 yrs old i met an accident last year due to this there is injury in my back bone disc l5 and S1. Doctor has done the surgery but i have pain in my back for last 1 week i want to that is their is big issue. My left leg has also have some pain and severing i m tensed that can i get paralysis due... Read Full »
Answer: Hello I read your concern.The injury what you had at the time of accident would have got corrected following surgery. So do not keep that thing in mind. Back pain can occur due to various reason. So need to know what got you current pain and correct it.Even a simple unaccustomed posture can lead to... Read Full »
Please advise a suitable exercise to improve my strength.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 44-year-old woman eager to explore exercises for strength training and muscle building to improve my overall health and fitness. I am keen on learning effective ways to build muscle and increase my strength. Could you please provide guidance on suitable strength training exercis... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, I appreciate that you have chosen icliniq.com for your medical needs. I am here to give you the best care possible. Yes, sitting for long hours will eventually lead to low physical activity and make your life more sedentary. It mainly leads to slow recovery or burnout. Do not make drastic l... Read Full »
My back starts paining during physical activities. Why so?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a disc problem a few years ago. My back starts paining if I play some sports like volleyball. Kindly give me some advice. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your problem. The previous disc problem was not healed properly. So the problem started again. From now you stop vigorous physical activities. Avoid lifting heavy weights and avoid bending forward or backward. Consult an orthopedic doctor and tak... Read Full »
Why do I sprain my back at the same spot three to four times a week?
Query: Hi doctor, I got a sprain in my back eight years. Now I am getting a sprain on the same spot three to four times a week. I am getting sprained easily when I do simple exercises in my ankle, shoulder, neck, and back. I am doing physiotherapy and stretching every day. But nothing helps me. What to do?... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sprained muscles can be reduced by doing ultrasound therapy for ten to fifteen days. Applying hot water fermentation along with Diclofenac ointment help in reducing pain. After having a reduction in sprain, relaxed muscles have to be stretched step by step slowly by incre... Read Full »
How do I cure upper back pain between the shoulder bones?
Query: Hello doctor,I have a burning-like pain in the upper back of my body between the shoulder bones. It happens almost every day after sitting for a long or when I lie down for quite some time. What could this be? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The burning sensation in the upper back could be due to chronic bad posture and imbalance of the chest and back musculature strength. I recommend you kindly check your posture and maintain it. Do some retraction exercises to help your upper back and neck. Sometime... Read Full »
Why do I still feel pain or discomfort due to a back injury two months back?
Query: Hi doctor,I had a back injury two months back. It happened while doing backbend training. I got soreness in my back for few hours. On the next day, my range of motion got limited and I was unable to do extension or flexion. I had pain and compression around the sides of the lower back and middle bac... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You should not try to stretch any body part or a full-body first. Stretching needs to be done regularly while doing exercise and it can be extended day by day and not by once. For low back pain, I suggest you do some exercise slowly first without any pressure for a week... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 16-year-old boy experiencing sharp pain in the right lower part of my back. The symptoms developed after working out in the weight room. It has been several weeks after symptom onset, but it has not gone away. I did not perform any physical activities after developing pain, but... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query, and I can understand your concern. The pain might have occurred during your workout session. Therefore, I suggest the following steps: Stop doing any activity for now. Try stretching your back gently without over-pressurizing the area. Lay fl... Read Full »
Can I maintain high arch without hurting my back during bench press?
Query: Hi doctor, Is it bad for the back if I keep high arch during bench press? Can it hurt the back? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. When you are arching your back excessively, it reduces the range of motion, and it makes the exercise so easier. The only disadvantage is that you will not use your muscles through a full range of motion, and a less strength is used. Also, remember the principle of indi... Read Full »
On trying to straighten my back, I got a sudden pain. How to treat it?
Query: Hi doctor,As I was about to straighten my back while holding the bar to lift the weight (deadlifts), I felt a clunk sound in my left lower back. The same spot as I previously injured 20 months ago on the last rep of deadlift. I rounded my back, and it pulled me down. It got cured in four or five day... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is better to have an x-ray done immediately so that we can confirm the exact site of the injury. It might be a locking of the facet joint that usually happens if you suddenly lift a heavy object and try to lift it. That is why it is always advisable to have a warm-up s... Read Full »
What exercises can I do to strengthen my lower back and overcome lower back pain?
Query: Hello doctor,I am 32 years old and doing a desk job. I have slight lower back pain. When I consulted the doctor, he told me that my back was weak and gave me a Flexi Pep supplement. I take it regularly, but my friend told me exercises could help. What are the best exercises for strengthening the low... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The exercises can strengthen the lower back muscles. The following exercises help reduce lower back pain: Lower tummy strengthening. Deep abdominal strengthening. Bridge. Pelvis tilt. Lower back stretch. Leg stretch. Piriformis stretch. These exercises can be done... Read Full »