Upper Back Pain: How Chiropractic Can Help

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Upper Back Pain How Chiropractic Can Help

• Upper back pain,  also called thoracic back pain
  (AKA middle back pain), is becoming more of a
  problem for many people. This is not surprising
  for people who spend most of their time hunched
  over a laptop while they work. Upper back pain
  can also be due to a trauma to the neck, such
  as whiplash from an auto accident or even
  herniated discs and can range from mild to
  moderate. It affects people of all ages, but it
  does not get the same attention as the lower
  back Massage therapy can also be integrated as a
  treatment option. Stay active so you can lower
  your risk of experiencing lower back pain or neck
  pain even thought this pain is serious.

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What causes upper back pain?

• The main function of the thoracic part of the
  spine is to provide stability in the trunk. As
  such, the primary cause of upper back pain is
  muscle strain and tension. Here are some other
  causes of back pain as a result. pain in the
  upper and middle back
•  Bad posture
•  Arthritis
•  Herniated discs
•  Rib joint dysfunction of the rib cage
•  Weakness of muscles ligaments
•  Degenerative disc disease
•  Car accident
•  Spinal Stenosis
•  Compression fracture
•  Degeneration of the facet joints
•  Lung cancer
•  Bad diet
•  Emotional stress
•  Lack of exercise
•  Environmental pollutants

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How to treat the upper back pain?

• Muscle strain and tension can lead to pain
  and a slight dislocation of the vertebrae, which
  puts pressure on the nerve. Anti-inflammatory
  pain medicines (or over the counter pain
  medicines) can help relieve the pain, but it does
  not address the underlying cause. The absence of
  pain does not mean it is already healed, and when
  not treating the underlying condition, the pain
  will become chronic increasing the chance of
  injury.

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How often should you visit a chiropractor?

• Chiropractic care may not be completed in
  only one visit. It is a progression, so you may
  have to visit the chiropractor once or twice a
  week at first. When your condition is acute, the
  visit could be as frequent as every day. As your
  condition improves, the chiropractor will give
  you things to do on your own at home, such as
  using an ice pack, exercises to strengthen the
  muscles (which may also include stretching and
  strengthening) so you will only have to see him
  once in a while. Depending on your condition, you
  may have to come back after some time or never
  again, unless you have a new problem.

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Conclusion

• When you experience upper back pain, you must
  pay attention to it as much as you pay attention
  to lower back pain and neck pain.
  Anti-inflammatory medicines and pain relievers
  will not cut it. You need to seek treatment to
  address the root cause for proper healing.
  Ignoring your pain will make it chronic, which
  could lead to a more severe issue. Feel free to
  contact our staff with any questions regarding
  how to fix poor posture in Charlotte at Tebby
  Chiropractic and Sports Medicine Clinic for
  the best chiropractic experience. For more
  details visit www.tebbyclinic.com or call us at
  1-704-541-7111

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