Solutions for Upper Back Pain

Although back pain is the number two cause for hospitalization in the United States (second only to pregnancy), most back pain occurs in the lower back or neck. That's because the thoracic spine (upper back) is designed to provide the body with stability, strength and protection - and simply cannot move as much as the neck or lower back.

Causes of Upper Back Pain

Because the nerve roots in the upper back do not exit at the disc level, upper back pain is typically caused by muscular irritation or joint dysfunction. However, if an injury to a disc in the upper back does occur, it can cause significant pain.

Once a physician has determined the cause of your upper muscle back pain, a course of treatment can be administered.

Tell us about your upper back pain and one of our Back Care Network healthcare professionals will contact you.