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ok have bad upper back pain?

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PT: Was probably just muscle pain. I would recommend you get into a formal course of physical therapy along with anti-inflammatory medications. This should do the trick.

Question 2

i have a chronic upper back pain?

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See your physician: Chronic pain can be  caused by so many different factors. No need to suffer... find the cause and treat it.

Question 3

what causes upper back pain usually?

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Many her is the most: Common causes
poor posture.
Herniated disc.Disc get out beause of weakness of the outer ring of  disc.
Spinal stenosis. The space around the spinal cord get tight.
Degenerative disc disease.Arthritis in the spine.
Strain of the upper back.

Question 4

upper back pain on both sides.  what could it be?

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Upper back pain: is a very common problem, affecting about 10-12% percent of the adult population in the US leading to nerve problem. Nerve impingement can be caused by being sandwiched between two spinal bones, pressed by a bulging disc or encroached upon by bony overgrowth. Rec.: see an interventional pain management specialist. It is a conservative non-surgical treatment.

Question 5

hi ,i have upper back pain, what could be the cause?

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Missing info: You get the most from this site when you provide detailed information about a health issue followed by a clear related question. Room for a response is limited. In its present form your post is too vague to respond with anything more than questions. What is your history? What possible contributing factors? Past efforts to treat? You are welcome to start over.

Question 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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.

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