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Upper Back Pain

All About Upper Back Pain

Peer-Reviewed Article

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

  • Medical illustration of intercostal muscle anatomy

    Upper Back Pain from Intercostal Muscle Strain

  • Medical illustration of the upper back and neck. The trapezius muscle is highlighted

    Understanding Upper Back and Chest Pain

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

    All About Upper Back Pain

Video

  • Thoracic herniated disc leaking inflammatory proteins

    Causes of Upper Back Pain Video

  • Posterior view of the upper body with the shoulder blades.

    Causes of Shoulder Blade Pain Video

Symptoms

  • Doctor examining an X-ray of a patient's lungs and spine.

    Intercostal Muscle Strain Symptoms and Diagnosis

  • Medical illustration of a skeleton

    Upper Back Pain Symptoms

Causes and Diagnosis

  • Physical therapist explaining the upper spine to a patient

    Diagnosing Upper Back Pain

  • 7 Causes of Pain in the Upper Left Back

    7 Causes of Pain in the Upper Left Back Infographic

  • Medical illustration of intercostal muscle anatomy

    Causes of Intercostal Muscle Strain

  • Posterior view of upper body with pain highlighted in the shoulders

    What Causes Upper Back and Chest Pain?

  • Medical illustration of the anatomy of the upper back

    7 Possible Causes of Pain Under Your Shoulder Blade

  • Intercostal muscle anatomy

    Causes of Upper Back Pain

  • 7 Possible Causes of Pain Under Your Shoulder Blade

    7 Possible Causes of Pain Under Your Shoulder Blade Infographic

Treatment

  • Yoga class participants doing a forward bend.

    Treating Intercostal Muscle Strain

  • Women giving man massage

    Early Treatments for Upper Back Pain

  • Electotherapy unit attached to a patient's shoulder.

    Medical Treatments for Upper Back Pain

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