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Is diastasis recti an abnormal finding in a 9-year-old?
Query: Hello doctor, My question is in regards to my very active nine year-old-son. He is very sporty and fit. Recently, we had him examined by a very young physiotherapist for his posture, who pointed out a mild bulging or ridge forming in our son's abdomen when doing leg lifts or getting into a laying po... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, your son's divarication of recti is evident from the pictures attached (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). It is thought that this condition will resolve in infants and toddlers with improvement in the strength of the midline linea alba. But... Read Full »
Kindly suggest a good treatment other than physiotherapy for my neck pain, stiffness, and back pain.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 50-year-old female. I have been having neck pain, stiffness, and back pain for the past three months. It is getting worse day by day. I have consulted many doctors, but I could not get the right solution for this. I have gone into physiotherapy and various treatments, but nothi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.1) Can you tell exactly where the pain is localized? Is it on the neck or between shoulder blades, or just above the shoulders?2) Is there any history of radiating pain to your shoulder, arm, and hands?3) Do you have a history of numbness or tingling sensation?4) Is ther... Read Full »
I have been having pain in my lower neck and arm for the past year. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have been having pain in my lower neck and arm for the past year and have been on conservative treatment since then. But it is not fully cured. My MRI scan immersion is as follows - posterior disc bulge at C4-C5 level with mild immersion on the thecal sac, posterior disc bulge at C5-... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. I suggest you to follow a few instructions such as, avoid lifting heavy weights, avoid arching your back. Instead, bend your knees to pick up things from the floor, avoid sitting for long hours, avoid two-wheeler ... Read Full »