Question 1

hunched/ slouched back problem a sign of a gamer?

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Perhaps: If you spend most of your waking hours hunched over a game controller or computer keyboard, you may not be getting enough exercise to strengthen the muscles that extend the mid back and pull back the shoulder blades. A physical therapist can show you exercises to build up these muscles. A trainer may also help.

Question 2

how can i continue to work out, despite a back problem?

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Do core work: You may want to alter your workouts to incorporate more core stabilization routines and try more cross training.  Avoiding certain workouts may help like rowing and , heavy weight lifting especially squats and deadlifts as well concentrating on less weight with increased reps.

Question 3

any advice on taking care of an aggravating back problem?

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Back pain: Just back pain does poorly with surgery, unless there is instability or deformity. Typically, core strengthening and daily flexibility exercises with weight loss where needed and better posture go a long way. Take some anti inflammatories when you start to make the startup pain better and have a spine specialist md take a look at things if not some better in 6 weeks.

Question 4

how long after a fall can a back problem start? is it usually immediate or can it come later?

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Immediate: Immediate pain for muscle and bone injury. Perhaps a few days for some, but not after a delay of days or weeks.

Question 5

i have a persistent back problem which started when i studied for my degree on top of a bed as i did not have a desk then.

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Back pain: Many of our health problems are a result of lifestyle conditions such as the position in which you studied, diet, lack of sleep, etc.  Please see your doctor.  He/she can easily diagnose this.  You may be referred to a physical therapist. Peace and good health.

Question 6

how do you beat back problem lumbago?

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Rehabiltitation: Strengthen the hips and retarin them to fire before the gluteal muscles..

Question 7

can't walk for long due to back problem?

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What it: the question...YES some back problems ESPECIALLY SPINAL STENOSIS result in difficulty WALKING ('Spinal Claudication)

Evaluation/Treatment by a SPINE SPECIALIST is your best bet!
Hope this helps!
Dr Z

Question 8

my son has a lower back problem and it is getting worse?

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Doctor can evaluate: Lower back pain can be due to many things. For young, active people, it is more likely due to strains and sprains. For older folks, there can be vertebral fractures, herniated discs, spinal stenosis and other compressions or irritations of the nerves coming out of the spine. Problems in the back part of the abdomen can also cause back pain, such as kidney disease, some cancers, etc...

Question 9

i'm wondering how should i deal with a lower back problem?

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Several ways if back: You must be proactive in terms of lifestyle changes including: weight control, regular exercising ; not smoking.  Make sure to have adequate sleep ; good vitamin d/calcium intake.  Most people remain functional without spine surgery for back pain.  You may need additional treatment that may include physical rherapy, medication as well as possible pain management techniques. Back support can help.

Question 10

can you tell me about bilateral pars defect c5 (back problem)?

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Called spondylolysis: Spondylo means spine and lysis means crack.  These can be congenital variety which is genetic in origin occuring in 6%-8% of us population or after trauma which can be repetitve particularly in certain high level athletes like swimmers, gymnasts, pitchers, football linemen to name a few.  Most treated non operatively.  Many cause no symptoms but can cause back ;/or leg pain or neurologic symptoms.

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I have a persistent back problem which started when i studied for my degree on top of a bed as i did not have a desk then.

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Can you tell me about bilateral pars defect c5 (back problem)?

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