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upper back pain ?

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Using this site: You get the most from this site when you provide detailed information about a health issue followed by a clear related question. In its present form your post is too vague to respond.Please start over and include a clear question so a focused response can be provided in the limited space allowed.

Question 2

what are the causes of upper back pain?

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Muscles, nerves, etc: Problems or stress or disease (including myeloma or cancer)  of upper back muscles, discs, facet joints, connective tissue, osteoarthritis, posture are all potential causes upper back pain.

Question 3

could a cough lead to upper back pain?

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Yes: A persistent cough could cause a pulled muscle in back muscles or in the muscles in between the ribs. This will definitely cause pain.

Question 4

how do doctors  treat upper back pain?

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Various.: Medication, pt, massage, injections.  It depends on the exact diagnosis that you have and how much it is affecting your daily activities.

Question 5

upper back pain on right side of spine

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Many possibilities: More info. Is required to give you the most complete answer, but the possibilities include muscle strain/spasm (levator scapula, rhomboid, trapezius), referred pain from the spine (disc herniation, ligament sprain, osteoarthritis), among others. If persistent and not improving with 1-2 weeks of relative rest, over-the-counter analgesics and ice or heat, then see your physician for an evaluation.

Question 6

i have constant upper back pain and neck?

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Time to see your doc: At 60 years old, one typical condition to cause your symptoms would be cervical spine osteoarthritis/spondylosis. This can include disc bulging, arthritis of facet joints, narrowing of the nerve canals due to bony overgrowth/bone spurs. This often can be successfully treated with a variety of measures including medications, pt, injections, etc. Of course, there could be several other causes.

Question 7

what can cause a stabbing upper back pain?

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Several things: You have symptoms which could be serious and should see your physician.  He/she will listen to you, do a physical examinarion, run some tests, and let you know what's going on.

Question 8

upper back pain when bending head forward?

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Neck/back spasm: get checkedwith xrays of cervical spine.

Question 9

upper back pain when i take break from bikram?

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Hard to say: This is hard to say without more information. Do you only have the pain in classes or does it last in between classes. Do certain poses cause pain and others do not? Are you maintaining proper alignment during your poses? Is anyone checking your alignment? Are you doing more than your body can handle at the moment? Lost of questions to be answered and then perhaps the cause can be determined.

Question 10

can sitting for too long cause upper back pain?

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Yes: Especially if hunching forward for a long time. Ribs get flexed downward in front and upper vertebrae bend forward. When you straighten up, one or more may stay 'stuck' in that forward-bent position. An osteopathic hands-on exam and treatment can frequently resolve the problem.If it keeps recurring, consider changing the chair or way your sit or consider prolotherapy.

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