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) 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.
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- All About Upper Back Pain
- Causes of Intercostal Muscle Strain
- Causes of Upper Back Pain
- Diagnosing Upper Back Pain
- Early Treatments for Upper Back Pain
- Intercostal Muscle Strain Symptoms and Diagnosis
- Medical Treatments for Upper Back Pain
- Thoracic Discs
- Thoracic Spinal Nerves
- Thoracic Vertebrae and the Rib Cage
- Treating Intercostal Muscle Strain
- Understanding Upper Back and Chest Pain
- Upper Back Pain from Intercostal Muscle Strain
- Upper Back Pain Symptoms
- What Causes Upper Back and Chest Pain?