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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 »
My neck has been hurting, especially when I lift my right arm over my head. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,My neck has been hurting since last week. I stood up and felt something pop and began to become sore. I have been able to work out and go to work all week, and I thought it was getting better, but today, it hurts more, especially when I lift my right arm over my head. Unfortunately, there ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. In my opinion, you have a facet joint irritation in your neck. I recommend the following: Apply ice to your neck. A very gentle massage over the neck will be helpful. A gentle stretch done gradually with an increase in the neck range will b... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor,I hurt my back doing a shoulder exercise. The area in pain is in the middle of my back between my spine and shoulder blade. The pain seems deeper, and a massage in the area does not help. Could it be a pulled muscle? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The pain that you had could be a facet joint irritation and lock. I suggest you apply a lot of ice in that area and do a bit of foam rolling. Do some thoracic mobilization, like lying over the foam roller and arching back. Slowly move it up and ... Read Full »