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Upper Back Pain.Causes and Treatment of Upper Back Muscle Pain."Upper back pain is very common - and is usually related to poor overall posture or poor working posture."
This is one of the reasons why upper back muscle pain is so common. It can be associated with pain in your shoulder and neck, or you may just have upper back alone. The causes of upper back pain are many. The most common causes that I see in my clinic are related to poor posture and poor working methods. The following are the most common presentations I see in my own clinic: Neck and Upper Back Pain. This is commonly seen in sedentary workers with poor working postures. Treatment involves correcting your posture and immediate work environment as well as manual therapy and exercises as required. Read more on Neck and Upper Back Pain. Upper Right Back pain. This can occur if we favour the right arm more than the left arm repetitively over time. However, there are many other causes of right-sided upper back pain. Treatment involves eliminating the cause through advice, manual therapy and exercises. Read more on Upper Right Back pain. Upper Left Back pain. This can be caused by poor posture or overuse. It may sometimes also be related to neck and heart problems. Read more on Upper Left Back pain. Chronic Upper Back pain. I consider chronic upper back pain to be pain that lasts longer than 6 weeks. It is very important to diagnose and correct the cause of this type of pain. Sometimes people get used to pain and think they have to live with it! Read more on Chronic Upper Back pain. Pregnancy and Upper Back Pain. This can occur as a result of the postural changes associated with pregnancy, or as a result of the "ligamentus laxity" that pregnancy hormones can cause - which results in strain on your upper back. Read more on Pregnancy and Upper Back Pain. Burning Upper Back pain. Although there are many causes of burning upper back pain, the main cause of upper back pain that I see is that which comes from a sustained bad sitting posture - often while working at a computer. Read more on Burning Upper Back pain. Upper Back Pain Lungs. I sometimes see people with Upper Back pain and lung pain. Whenever somebody comes to me with upper back pain and I suggest that they check with their doctor for a chest infection or potentially something more serious in their lungs. Read more on Upper Back Pain Lungs. Exercises for Back pain. Although manual therapy from your physiotherapist is an important part of the treatment of your upper back pain, exercises that you will carry out yourself are a necessity for the management and long term resolution of your symptoms. Read more on Exercises for Back pain. Back from Upper Back Pain to Back Pain Relief Homepage. |
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