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Randomly woke up with severe upper/mid right back pain 2 days ago and is not better. worst at night and when waking up in morning. what could cause?
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Upper back pain: Inflammation of the rib head as it attaches to the spine. Other causes include muscle/tendon strain or a pinched nerve from a herniated disc. Anti-inflammatory medications, massage, and ice packs may relieve the pain. If the symptoms persist, then see a chiropractor to realign the rib head.
Answered 8/11/2014
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Upper back pain: This sounds like a rhomboid (scapular) muscle spasm. This would get better with local massage and ice packs.
Answered 8/12/2014
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