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Why does my neck crack and hurt every time I turn it?
Query: Hello doctor, My neck cracks every time I turn it. Been going on for about two years. There is pain daily. I have never been to a chiropractor. It is tense, and my head sometimes feels heavy. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Neck cracking could be due to bad posture loading your facet joint. So, while sleeping and otherwise, maintain good posture. Symptoms are due to upper neck structures involvement. If it bothers you too much, go for a couple of chiropractic mobilization. Otherwise, ... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I think about my posture all the time, like my hands properly supporting the position of my legs. I am very much concerned about my posture. I am stressing about my posture. Can you suggest a better posture while using the phone, studying, and sitting? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Your problem is psychological. I suggest you join a gym and start working on muscular tone and strength. By doing this, you not only improve your posture but you keep your stress and worries away. Believe in yourself. ... Read Full »
Do I have any postural defect?
Query: Hello doctor, I would like to know if I have any postural defects. So I am sending a file standing straight at the stadiometer measuring height. By how much could I increase my height by fixing defects (if there are any)? I have read that anterior pelvic tilt may affect height by even 2.5 inches, s... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw your attached picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your posture seems to be near normal. Except your anterior pelvic tilt is more with increased lumbar curvature. This compensation may be due to a weak lower abdomen. Tight hip flexor and an... Read Full »
Can lever test be accurate in diagnosing ACL injury?
Query: Hello doctor, How accurate in your opinion is the Lelli ACL (Lever test)? I am almost three months post-op of having my ACL reconstructed along with a few lesions addressed during the surgery. I am concerned I have ruptured my ACL again after feeling a short sharp pain when turning in the sand... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read through the concern. The Lelli test is accurate in diagnosing acute on chronic ACL tears, more sensitive than many other traditional tests performed in an acute condition, especially partial and acute tears. Do not be afraid. Keep calm. Take precautions... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have been experiencing severe shooting pains on the right side of my neck, and I have noticed that my neck appears somewhat crooked. The neck pain started yesterday, and it has worsened today, particularly after sleeping. While I suspect it may be related to my sleeping position, I ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I have reviewed your symptoms, and it is possible that this pain could be related to your posture. Here are some recommendations to help alleviate the pain: Avoid using a pillow for a few days to see if it improves your symptoms. Start... Read Full »
Kindly suggest a solution for my left knee pain.
Query: Hi doctor,I have pain in my left knee while bending. I also have pain on the backside of the left-hand shoulder while sitting on the floor for the past 15 days. I remember that one day of my sleeping position was worse. Kindly suggest me a solution to get out of this. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Kindly check your posture and maintain it properly while doing work or studies. Kindly check from which position you are getting more pain and please check whether it gets radiated to your knees. You can take a calcium-rich diet and apply a hot pack twice a day to the k... Read Full »
I have a dull pain on the right side of the bottom of my spine. How to stop them?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 25-year-old male, around 199 cm tall and 85 kg weight. I have been playing sports when I was young (volleyball, tennis, and basketball) and I was fit for a long time. However, since I started higher education (around six years ago), I tended to study in a semi-bent position in m... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your concern. I feel the pain that you describe is due to bad posture adapted all these days. It could be a neural pain due to any disc issue and may not be a worse prolapse. This may warrant a thorough examination of your spine and hip. As of now, I recomme... Read Full »
Why does my sacrum not stay in place?
Query: Hello doctor, I have to pop my sacrum every day for my hips to feel good. I do this by putting a pillow in between my legs and squeezing my glutes as hard as I can. My question is why does the sacrum not stay in place? What can I do to make it stay in place? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query. There are many reasons for Sacrum not getting in its position. Mainly posture as faulty posture while sitting, standing, or even lying can lead to malalignment of sacrificed iliac joint. Again faulty or improper firing of gluteus and piriformis mus... Read Full »