I am 31 years female. I have back pain from last one month bt that goes slowly but some times stiff my back. I have also right shoulder pain bt from yesterday it comes to my hand. Should pain move to hands my whole arm pain now. What should I do now any medicine or check-up for this.

Dr. Dev Anand RamanathanPhysiotherapist19yrs exp

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Regards Lybrate user. The vertebrae (bones in the spine), have discs (cushions in between them). Poor posture over long durations or repeated bending activity (eg. Watching mobile phones, looking at computer monitor, reading books with book on lap, sitting slouched etc) may lead to altered pressure within the discs. The discs are usually very strong but with abuse of spine, they may undergo small injuries. Since there are no nerves within the disc (except the outermost layers), most often pain is not felt but mostly felt as stiff back or stiff neck. If the discs get injured further, they tend to press on the nerves behind causing an alarming pain, that may radiate from back to leg or neck to hand and anywhere in between. It is essential to observe erect posture, keep correcting your posture in sitting or standing; do exercises that reduce the strain on the discs. Please feel free to consult virtually via doctor code drc221, should you require further assessment.  

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