Can poor posture cause shoulder pain, back pain, and headache?

Question

Hi doctor,

I am pregnant. I have neck and shoulder pain with muscle knots, headache, and middle back pain. I have poor postures in sleeping and sitting positions. Though I changed my pillow, I get a headache often. Since I am pregnant, can I take medications? Kindly suggest.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern. Body aches, backaches, and tiredness are common symptoms of the first and third trimesters of pregnancy. Body posture is important because, after childbirth, nursing care requires proper posture. If you have a poor posture, then it should be corrected. I suggest you follow the following instructions:

1. Avoid using thick, hard pillows or excessive soft pillows.

2. Sleep as much as your body feels comfortable, but do not oversleep. Maintain your activity levels by doing exercises and yoga recommended during pregnancy. I suggest you consult your gynecologist to discuss the activities.

I also suggest you apply local analgesic ointment for backaches and hot water fomentation, as they are safe during pregnancy. Inadequate hydration and high blood pressure can cause headaches during pregnancy. Make sure your blood pressure levels are maintained.

I hope this helps you.

Thank you.

Answer 2

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern. Hot pads are recommended for low back aches. Small knobby structures in the midline are normal vertebral prominences. I suggest you consult a doctor for a clinical examination of the neck to rule out cervical spondylosis type of pain.

I hope this helps you.

Thank you.

Answer 3

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern. I suggest you follow the following instructions:

1. Avoid watching TV and reading in a reclining or lying position.

2. Perform isometric cervical or neck exercises. Proper posture is a part of the treatment.

I hope this helps you.

Thank you.

Answer 4

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern. You should sit straight so that the level of your TV and book should be at eye level so that your neck is not tilted upwards or downwards. I will share the images for correct posture and exercise.

I hope this helps you.

Thank you.