I am an office worker, often have pain in my neck and lower back, sitting for a long time causes pain that spreads down to my buttocks, the doctor diagnosed muscle pain but taking medicine and acupuncture did not help.
What disease do I have and how can I improve it? ( Thanh Duoc, Long An )
Reply:
Myalgia is a condition in which a group of muscles is tense, sore or contracted. This condition can occur due to many causes and has different treatment regimens. If you are an office worker, have to sit for long periods of time, incorrect sitting posture can be the reason why the pain does not subside.
You should adjust your sitting posture so that the computer screen is at eye level to avoid having to bend your neck, sit up straight, do not lean back too much, do not cross your legs... Stand up and walk around every 15-20 minutes of work to relax your muscles and relieve pressure on the discs. In addition to acupuncture, you should perform additional rehabilitation methods such as massage, waxing, electric shock...
In addition, pain radiating to the buttocks when sitting for a long time can be a warning sign of a herniated disc. This is a condition in which the nucleus of the disc escapes from its original position, compressing the nerves, causing pain and reducing mobility. If not treated promptly, the disease can cause persistent pain, incontinence, gradual atrophy of the limbs, and loss of the ability to walk. In case of prolonged pain and no improvement with treatment, you should go for a thorough examination and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
MD.CKI Vu Ngoc Bao Quynh
Orthopedic Trauma Center
Tam Anh General Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City
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