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Thoracic (upper back) strain
Discomfort or pain in the muscles of the back between the neck and the lumbar area (lower back).
How long it usually lasts:
Short-term (lasts days to weeks)
How common is it?
Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common | |
Preteen6-13 | Rare | ||||
Teenager14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult41-60 | Very common |
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