Question 1

i pulled a muscle in my upper back how do i get rid of it?

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Ice.: Apply an ice pack for 20 minutes. If you can take an over the counter anti-inflammatory medication, that would help also. As you improve, gradually stretch your back muscles to restore range of motion.

Question 2

how do i get rid of upper back arm acne?

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Acne: Are you sure you have acne and not a condition known as keratosis pilaris which usually affects upper arms. See a dermatologist for evaluation otherwise use a skin moisturizer.

Question 3

how to get rid of acne, especially on shoulders and upper back ?

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Medications: See your dermatologist.  He/she can use several medications simultaneously, if necessary, to help you.

Question 4

how to get rid of these small pink bumps on my upper back?

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Unsure: This can't be diagnosed with the information that is available. A history, physical examination &amp; other studies may be needed to determine cause/causes. Once accurately assessed a treatment plan can be developed.

Question 5

is there a good way to get rid of severe pain in the upper back?

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Back pain: The back pain might be due to muscle spasm, spinal stenosis, disc herniations ... The treatment of back pain depends on the causes of the pain, you should seek a consultation with a pain management doctor to discuss additional tests to identify the cause of your pain.

Question 6

causes of swollen upper back/neck and how to get rid of it.

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Many possibilities : Muscle spasm , neck glands up due to a condition, reaction to something, cyst or lipoma among others.  Treatment will be managing underlying cause.  See your doctor for examination and if necessary tests

Question 7

how to get rid of my upper back pain?

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Many Possibilities: Depending on how long it's been going on, i would consider an evaluation by a spine specialist.  Sometimes it could be a muscle imbalance, early onset arthritis or scoliosis.  Also could be a pinched nerve/herniated disc.  Either way it might be good to figure it out and get appropriate treatment.

Question 8

what are ways to get rid of upper back pain?

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Activity: The best way to get rid of upper back pain if it is due to a musculoskeletal cause would be to stay active and participate in stretching and strengthening exercises.

Question 9

how can i get rid of severe neck/upper back kink?

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Anti-inflammatory: You may want to try applying moist heat to your neck 2-3 times per day and start a short course of anti-inflammatory such as advil or aleve (naproxen).  Make sure you have a good lumbar support if you sit in a chair several hours per day.  This will help with posture and will reduce stress on the neck.  If pain lasts greater than 2 weeks or worsens i recommend seeing your doctor.

Question 10

how can i get rid of pressure in my head and pain in my upper back?

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Osteopathic treatmnt: A cause must first be determined.An osteopathic dr can do all the md-style tests to determine if there is a disease process at work.She can also do a hands-on exam to determine if the cause is musculoskeletal - much head/upper back pain/pressure starts at the skull base or upper ribs & can often be easily corrected by osteopathic manipulation; on the spot. Check with your local osteopathic doc.

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