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I have upper back pain on my right side. it is most intense when i look down & is constant. its sometimes absent when i just wake up but not for long?
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Upper back pain: The pain that you describe is typical of an inflamed rib head as it inserts into the spine. Anti-inflammatory medications, stretching and massage can help. Apply ice at night and moist warm heat in the morning. Chiropractors are helpful with this problem. Injection of the rib head with a cortisone shot is another treatment option. If the pain persists then a thoracic MRI scan is warranted.
Answered 7/15/2018
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