Upper Back Pain

All About Upper Back Pain

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Upper back pain stems from various causes, including muscle strain, poor posture, or underlying medical conditions.

Thoracic spine with the thoracic vertebra highlighted from T1-T12.

Overview

All About Upper Back Pain

Upper Back Pain from Intercostal Muscle Strain

Understanding Upper Back and Chest Pain

Video

Causes of Upper Back Pain Video

Causes of Shoulder Blade Pain Video

Symptoms

Intercostal Muscle Strain Symptoms and Diagnosis

Upper Back Pain Symptoms

Causes and Diagnosis

7 Possible Causes of Pain Under Your Shoulder Blade

7 Causes of Pain in the Upper Left Back Infographic

Causes of Upper Back Pain

How a Herniated Disc in Your Upper Back Causes Pain, Numbness, and Weakness

Diagnosing Upper Back Pain

What Causes Upper Back and Chest Pain?

Causes of Intercostal Muscle Strain

What Causes Upper Left Back Pain?

7 Possible Causes of Pain Under Your Shoulder Blade Infographic

Treatment

Medical Treatments for Upper Back Pain

Treating Intercostal Muscle Strain

5 Exercises for Upper and Middle Back Pain

Relieving the Pain Under Your Shoulder Blade

Early Treatments for Upper Back Pain

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