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UPPER BACK PAIN
Although
upper
back
(thoracic
spine)
pain
is
not
as
common
as
lower
back
pain,
it
can
cause
significant
discomfort
and
pain
when
it
does
occur.
The
most
common
causes
of
upper
back
pain
are
muscular
irritation
(myofascial
pain)
and
joint
dysfunction.
The
thoracic
spine
is
designed
to
be
very
strong
and
stable
to
allow
us
to
stand
upright
and
to
protect
the
vital
internal
organs
in
the
chest.
This
section
of
the
spinal
column
has
a
great
deal
of
stability
and
only
limited
movement,
therefore
there
is
generally
little
risk
of
injury
or
degeneration
over
time
in
the
upper
back.
Because
there
is
little
motion
and
a
great
deal
of
stability
throughout
the
upper
back
(thoracic
spine),
this
section
of
the
spine
does
not
tend
to
develop
common
spinal
disorders,
such
as
a
herniated
disc,
degenerative
disc
disease,
or
spinal
instability.
These
conditions
can
cause
upper
back
pain but are exceedingly rare in the upper back.
Upper
Back
Pain
can
occur
as
a
result
of
trauma
or
sudden
injury,
or
it
can
occur
through
strain
or
poor
posture
over
time.
As
an
example
of
the
latter
cause,
in
recent
years,
upper
back
pain
has
become
a
familiar
complaint
from
people
who
work
at
computers most of the day. Often, upper back pain occurs along with neck pain and/or shoulder pain.
The
shoulder
girdle
attaches
by
large
muscles
to
the
scapula
(the
shoulder
blade)
and
the
back
of
the
thoracic
rib
cage.
These
large
upper
back
muscles
are
prone
to
developing
irritation
(myofascial
pain)
that
can
be
painful
and
difficult
to
work
out.
Often,
muscular
irritation
and
upper
back
pain
is
due
to
either
de-conditioning
(lack
of
strength)
or
overuse
injuries
(such
as
repetitive
motions).
Muscle
strains,
sports
injuries,
other
injuries
can
all
result
in
pain
from
muscular
irritation.
This
type
of
upper back pain is most amenable to osteopathic treatment.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Below you can find PDF documentation outlining different areas of Osteopathy and how we can help you:
ASK A QUESTION
GET DIRECTIONS
UPPER BACK PAIN
Although
upper
back
(thoracic
spine)
pain
is
not
as
common
as
lower
back
pain,
it
can
cause
significant
discomfort
and
pain
when
it
does
occur.
The
most
common
causes
of
upper
back
pain
are
muscular
irritation
(myofascial
pain)
and
joint
dysfunction.
The
thoracic
spine
is
designed
to
be
very
strong
and
stable
to
allow
us
to
stand
upright
and
to
protect
the
vital
internal
organs
in
the
chest.
This
section
of
the
spinal
column
has
a
great
deal
of
stability
and
only
limited
movement,
therefore
there
is
generally
little
risk
of
injury
or
degeneration
over
time
in
the
upper
back.
Because
there
is
little
motion
and
a
great
deal
of
stability
throughout
the
upper
back
(thoracic
spine),
this
section
of
the
spine
does
not
tend
to
develop
common
spinal
disorders,
such
as
a
herniated
disc,
degenerative
disc
disease,
or
spinal
instability.
These
conditions
can
cause
upper back pain but are exceedingly rare in the upper back.
Upper
Back
Pain
can
occur
as
a
result
of
trauma
or
sudden
injury,
or
it
can
occur
through
strain
or
poor
posture
over
time.
As
an
example
of
the
latter
cause,
in
recent
years,
upper
back
pain
has
become
a
familiar
complaint
from
people
who
work
at
computers
most
of
the
day.
Often,
upper
back pain occurs along with neck pain and/or shoulder pain.
The
shoulder
girdle
attaches
by
large
muscles
to
the
scapula
(the
shoulder
blade)
and
the
back
of
the
thoracic
rib
cage.
These
large
upper
back
muscles
are
prone
to
developing
irritation
(myofascial
pain)
that
can
be
painful
and
difficult
to
work
out.
Often,
muscular
irritation
and
upper
back
pain
is
due
to
either
de-conditioning
(lack
of
strength)
or
overuse
injuries
(such
as
repetitive
motions).
Muscle
strains,
sports
injuries,
other
injuries
can
all
result
in
pain
from
muscular
irritation.
This
type
of
upper
back
pain
is
most
amenable
to
osteopathic treatment.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Below
you
can
find
PDF
documentation
outlining
different areas of Osteopathy and how we can help you:
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