Upper middle back pain, seems to be on spin any suggestions?
July 29, 2008 12:59 pm Upper Back Pain
miatatertot asked:
I have been having pain in my upper middle back for a few weeks now. I almost feels like it just needs to be popped but that never helps. If I lay down flat on my back the pain gets worse and if I raise my hands over my head that also makes it worse. Sometimes I will get pain into my neck and shoulders also. The mornings are always worse but it hurts all the time. Any Ideas?
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I have been having pain in my upper middle back for a few weeks now. I almost feels like it just needs to be popped but that never helps. If I lay down flat on my back the pain gets worse and if I raise my hands over my head that also makes it worse. Sometimes I will get pain into my neck and shoulders also. The mornings are always worse but it hurts all the time. Any Ideas?
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August 1st, 2008 at 4:26 pm
you may have pulled/strained muscles in your upper back. you need to get a couple massages (unless you want to go to your doctor to get physical therapy) and stretch out really well…you should also check out the pillows that you’re sleeping on. there are different pillows for different kinds of sleepers…so if you sleep on your back or side and have a really soft pillow you aren’t getting enough support. good luck!
August 2nd, 2008 at 10:27 am
You go to a chiropractor. They can analyze your spine and get to the root of the problem. I could just be some ligament sprain OR a muscular problem. A massage would help…but massage takes care of soft tissue and this may be a spinal bone problem. Chiropractic is safe, affordable, and effective…especially with back pain. Give it a try!
August 3rd, 2008 at 5:19 am
Try getting a volley- or soccer-ball. Sit on the floor with the ball behind you and slowly lay back onto the ball… putting most of your weight on the ball… but with your legs bent and feet flat on the floor. Roll around on the ball until you get it over the painful area(s). Kind of “hover” there, just rocking back and forth a little. This may actually “pop” your back for you, but even if it doesn’t, it should relax the triggerpoint causing the pain.
August 4th, 2008 at 5:30 pm
it might be a disk u should get it checked out