Upper Back Pain
What is upper and middle back pain?
Upper and middle back pain can occur anywhere from the base of your neck to the bottom of your rib cage. Your ribs attach to a long, flat bone in the center of the chest called the sternum and attach to and wrap around your back. If a nerve in this area is pinched, irritated, or injured, you may also feel pain in other places where the nerve travels, such as your arms, legs, chest, and belly.
What causes upper and middle back pain?
Upper and middle back pain may be caused by:-
Overuse, Muscle Strain, Or Injury To The Muscles, Ligaments, And Discs That Support Your Spine.
Poor Posture
- Pressure On The Spinal Nerves From Certain Problems, Such As A Herniated Disc.
- A Fracture Of One Of The Vertebrae.
- Ozone Injections Act As An Analgesic
- Osteoarthritis Caused By The Breakdown Of Cartilage That Cushions The Spine.
- Myofascial Pain That Affects The Connective Tissue Of A Muscle Or Group Of Muscles.
In rare cases, pain may be caused by other problems, such as gallbladder disease, cancer, or an infection.
How is upper and middle back pain diagnosed?
Your doctor will first ask you about your past health, your symptoms, and your work and physical activities. Then he or she will do a physical exam. Your doctor may also order an imaging test, such as an X-Ray or an MRI, to find out if something such as a broken bone or a herniated disc is causing your pain. You may need more tests to check for other possible causes of your pain.
How is it treated?
In most cases, people with mild to moderate back pain can manage their symptoms with:
- Over-The-Pain Medicines Such As Acetaminophen & Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs.
- Heat Or Ice.
- Exercise
- Manual Therapy, Such As Massage, Mobilization, Or Spinal Manipulation.
- But if your pain gets worse and you’re having a hard time doing your daily activities, you may need to take a consultation with a pain specialist.
- Surgery is seldom used to treat upper and middle back pain.
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