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Upper back pain is a pain in the area between the base of the neck and the bottom of the rib cage. The upper back provides stability to anchor the rib cage and protect internal vital organs.
The upper back is relatively resistant to injury and pain. So when upper back pain occurs, commonly it is due to long-term poor posture or major injury. Severe upper back pain can limit physical activities; it feels like sharp burning pain at one spot on the back or general achiness that can spread to the neck, shoulder, and other body parts.
Upper back pain has two types. They are
Symptoms for upper back pain may differ from person to person. For some people, upper back pain can be mild and go away within days, and for others, the pain may worsen and interfere with daily activities.
Common symptoms of upper back pain include:
Severe back pain can affect day-to-day activities, such as the ability to sit comfortably, lift moderately heavy objects, or stand for a long duration.
In case of serious and persistent symptoms such as radiating pain, tingling sensation in the abdomen, and reduced coordination, consult the upper back pain doctor immediately.
Other causes of upper back pain include:
Diagnosis for back pain includes:
The most common medical treatments for upper back pain include:
An alternative treatment available for upper back pain is complementary alternative medicine (CAM). Most people find alternative treatments effective that relieve the pain to some extent.
Complementary alternative medicine treatment includes:
Lack of physical fitness or exercise can increase the risk of upper back pain.
Other risk factors for upper back pain include
In most cases, upper back pain can be managed at home by taking a few preventive measures. Self-care, such as a good amount of rest, appropriate sitting posture, applying heat or ice on the back, and exercising, can help relieve the back pain.
It is also important to take regular breaks between work to stretch and walk around. Muscle strain from setting address can add to the poor posture, resulting in upper back pain.
Upper back pain can lead to complications such as permanent nerve damage and physiological and psychological responses to chronic back pain.
The prognosis for lower back pain in terms of pain relief depends on the cause of the pain.
Most patients recover faster with medications and physiotherapy. Upper back pain gets better with time and exercise.
Reviewed by Dr. Karan Baveja, Consultant, Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement, Arthroscopy & Sports Injury and Dr. Yashpal Singh Bundela, Director - Neurosurgery, Neurosciences.
Max Healthcare is home to 5000 eminent doctors in the world, most of whom are pioneers in their respective fields. Additionally, they are renowned for developing innovative and revolutionary clinical procedures.
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