All About Upper Back Pain
Upper back pain is not as prevalent as lower back pain, but can be very painful. Examine the common upper back pain causes and treatment options.
Because the upper back/thoracic spine area of the spinal column has a great deal of stability and limited movement, upper back pain is far less common. When it does occur, it can cause significant discomfort. Muscular irritation (Myofascial Pain Syndrome Video) and joint dysfunction are often the cause of upper back pain. Upper back pain responds best to manual treatments such as exercise, chiropractic manipulation, massage therapy, or acupuncture.
Upper back pain is not as prevalent as lower back pain, but can be very painful. Examine the common upper back pain causes and treatment options.
Self care, including rest, exercise, and a healthy diet, are all important first steps for treating upper back pain.
Although thoracic discs are subject to degeneration over time, they are less likely than cervical or lumbar disc to become symptomatic.