Upper Back Pain: Identification and Some Useful Solutions

Summary:

The pain and trouble caused by the upper back pain is similar to the pain in the lower back or even the neck. The common causes of pain in the upper back are mainly due to strain on the back or an injury to the upper back region. Upper back pain is not commonly seen in a lot of people and should be treated with careful consideration. It is necessary to know exactly what is causing the upper back pain in order to be able to treat it properly.

Some of the most common causes of upper back pain have been joint malfunction or irritation in the muscles. Back pain may also occur due to a bad back posture or due to an injury to the back. Recent observations have revealed that sitting in front of a computer for long hours maintaining the same posture for a lot of hours result in upper back pain.

If the back muscles are not strong enough or the body does not get enough exercise and activity then it may result in upper back pain and this sort of a back pain can be treated with the help of chiropractic practices, acupuncture, massages, physical therapy or other varied stretching exercises. An injury to the joints between the ribs and the upper back could result in a severe case of upper back pain. Upper back pain can be treated with the help of exercises that are aimed at increasing the strength of the muscles of the back and by trying to loosen the upper back muscles. The upper back pain could also be caused by a ruptured disk or a degenerative disk disease.

In order to avoid upper back pain it is important that special attention be paid to the posture of the back at all times as a poor posture may lead to weakening of the muscles and may cause strain on the joints and ligaments present in the upper back region. An injury such as the rupture in the spinal disk or other similar injuries may be the cause of upper back pain. Upper back pain may even be experienced by those who suffer from heart diseases; such patients should consult a qualified doctor in order to avoid any other major problems.

If the back pain is the result of osteoporosis, injury to the back or a ruptured spinal disk then it is important to get proper health advice. Apart from medical issues, if the cause of upper back pain is poor posture or strain due to external reasons then the relief can be procured on our own such as by massages or stress relieving exercises. If there is pain in the shoulder or shoulder blade region then the relief can be procured through massage techniques practiced either by one’s own self or with the help of someone else. This sort of an upper back pain can also be relieved by changing the posture of the back while in the seating position.

The spinal cord is formed into an ‘S’ shape which helps in supporting weight naturally. However, if the back posture of a person is not right then the ‘S’ shape is disturbed and it in turn weakens the muscles causing back pain. The correct posture of the body which includes the chest slightly protruding, the abdomen straight and the buttocks tucked under helps in restoring the ‘S’ posture of the spinal cord and ensures that there are no back pain issues. For anyone who finds difficulty in maintaining the ‘S’ shape posture it is advisable to indulge in exercise so that back pain may be avoided. People can also opt for massages and physical therapy sessions in order to attain the right posture and avoid back pain.

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