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Originally Posted by dev Dear Bhpians,
Please excuse me, if this thread should not be created.
On April 29th '05 I had a long drive(about 400kms) in my Ford Ikon.
On that day I had some pain in my shoulders, since I hold the steering wheel for a long time. But taking few breaks helped me. But I drove completly.
Now from 07May'05 onwards, I am getting backseat pain and also my left shoulder is also giving pain. I am unable to sit for a while and feeling pain. Is it due to this long drive? My friends are suggesting it is because of it.
Since this is my first drive and I won't do any excersise.
Any suggestions? is it a serious problem?
Need to visit a doctor soon.
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Hey Dev
It is RSI (Repetitive Stress Injury) and it could be because you are prone to compression on your vertebrae. In addition you spend most of your time at work in front of your PC.
Take it from me - I've had two disc prolapses and the last one resulted in corrective surgery after I lost movement on my left leg. So it can get very serious if you dont take care.
Basically we lead a sedentary life and thats what starts off these issues. Walk daily, and if possible take up Yoga. The latter really helps, and its worth the trouble as a serious disc prolapse can cause you to lose function on some of your limbs...dont take it casually.
And Yes, this injury can be compounded by long drives. In my case it was long motorcycle drives in my younger days and longer car journeys afterwards.
The good part is that once you start exercising regularly or take up Yoga, things get a lot better. Its been less than 1 year since I had the surgery on my spine and I just got back yesterday from a 3:15 hour, 425 drive from Muscat...
Last edited by Steeroid : 11th June 2005 at 14:51.
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