I am 40 year old male. For the last one year I worked in marketing field which required me to travel about 40 Km by bike everyday. For the last two months I have been experiencing back pain and stiff back / neck. I take diclofenac / aceclofenac and tramadol tablets when the pains is severe. Also every day morning when I get up from bed, I feel my legs and entire body very stiff and it is painful to take the first 10-20 steps. I am 170 cms tall and weigh 85 kgs. I do not have diabetics / BP etc. Will exercise to strengthen the back and weight reduction help in relieving the back / leg pain in the body? Kindly advice.

Dr. Shumayou DuttaOrthopedist8yrs exp

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Your symptoms may have an association with your lifestyle. Intervertebral disc degeneration may cause similar symptoms although you will need a formal consult to determine the exact cause. I will sincerely advise you to make lifestyle modifications. This includes dietary modification, ergonomic changes, physiotherapy. Going for a walk twice a day for half hour each. Core strengthening and extensor muscle strengthening exercises and isometric neck exercises. You are also strongly adviced to avoid self medication and to consider taking them only as an extreme measure. You may use a pain relief gel and hot fomentation upto 3 times a day till then. Best of luck.  

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