Pain experienced anywhere from the base of the neck to the bottom of the rib cage is called upper back pain. It’s not as common as neck or lower back pain but can be equally troublesome and stressful.
Symptoms
Upper back pain symptoms may vary as per the severity and cause of the pain. For example, mild to moderate upper back pain symptoms include:
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Aching pain
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Muscle stiffness & tightness
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Tenderness to touch
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Headache
Whereas chronic upper back pain symptoms comprise:
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Intense pain or muscle spasms
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Tingling sensation or numbness in the legs/buttocks
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Fever, weight loss due to unknown reasons
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Bladder or bowel-related issues
Chronic upper back pain requires immediate medical attention to prevent the worsening of symptoms and physical deformity
Causes
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A variety of medical conditions and injury-inflicted trauma can cause upper back pain. Common upper back pain causes include:
Strains & SprainsBack sprains & strains are quite often the reason behind upper back pain. They are generally a result of injuries to muscles, ligaments, or tendons, sudden awkward movements, repetitive actions, or heavy lifting with poor form.
Improper PostureMaintaining a poor posture over a prolonged period of time leads to different types of back pain, including upper back pain. It also culminates in long-term issues such as finding it difficult to keep a straight back, walking in a bent manner, etc.
Spinal Disc ProblemsSpinal disc issues such as herniation, degenerative disc disease, etc., can cause chronic upper back pain.
Bone FracturesBone fractures in the spine suffered during a fall, injury, or accident can cause severe upper back pain.
ArthritisArthritis, especially osteoarthritis is among the top causes of upper back pain.
Diagnosis
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In individuals showcasing spondylosis symptoms, an enquiry regarding the symptoms followed by a physical examination can help a doctor get a brief idea of the condition.
The healthcare professional can then prescribe imaging tests such as an X-ray to check for changes in spinal bones and/or an MRI or CT scan to examine detailed images of the spinal discs. The X-ray could also be conducted to inspect the skeleton while in motion, such as when bending the neck/spine forward or backwards.
These diagnostic scans can help identify issues like herniated/bulging discs and bone spurs, which may be causing nerve root compression by narrowing the spinal canal.
Treatment
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