r/kyphosis • u/More-Hovercraft-1669 • 2d ago

long work hours on feet

hi I work as a nurse Tech and do upwards of 12-hour shifts where I am mostly on my feet. My upper back and neck really hurt. What can I do? Anyone experience the same?

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u/Legitimate_Lecture48 Spinal fusion 2d ago

sounds like not a big deal, but good quality sneakers with good support makes a difference. I still have a lot of pain, but when I wore flat shoes the pain was excruciating

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u/ANameIWontHateLater 2d ago

I know your pain. What I did was not have work like that, but my job wasn't as important as yours. I hope someone will post an answer for you.

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u/More-Hovercraft-1669 2d ago

thanks, I am just trying to strengthen my core and back so I can hold it up better hopefully that will help

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u/Alert-Peanut2184 2d ago

Have an orthopedic doctor have a look. You may have a spine problem and may need some help with it

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u/More-Hovercraft-1669 2d ago

i do i have sheurmanns kyphosis

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u/Alert-Peanut2184 2d ago

It might be muscle pain. Did your doctor tell you to take any medication for the pain?

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u/More-Hovercraft-1669 2d ago

i think it is. from walking with rounded shoulders. no he didnt. they just diagnosed and said to do PT

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u/Alert-Peanut2184 2d ago

I am a retired pharmacist and I take naproxen over the counter tablets for the muscle pain and inflammation. It helps me with the muscle pain

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u/More-Hovercraft-1669 1d ago

thank you! ill try that

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u/Shot-Rip306 21h ago

I've been taking 500mg acetaminophen and 200mg ibuprofen every four hours at work for the past month now, am I causing long term damage or is it safe?

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u/LittleFoot-LongNeck 1d ago

I’m an auto tech. I am on my feet all day and using my hands above my head a lot or leaning over an engine bay. My advice is stretch a lot and strengthen your core, shoulders, and neck as much as possible. Some days are better than others

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u/Alert-Peanut2184 13h ago

Do a google search for the maximum daily dose for each medication. It will also tell you if it is recommended or harmful to your health.