Upper Back Pain

Upper back pain stems from various causes, including muscle strain, poor posture, or underlying medical conditions.

Intercostal muscle strain is caused by sudden movements, excessive coughing, or muscle overuse.

Upper back pain results from muscle strain, poor posture, injuries, or underlying medical conditions.

Diagnosing upper back pain requires a medical history, physical exams, and imaging to identify causes and plan treatment.

Early treatment for upper back pain includes rest, gentle exercises, and over-the-counter pain relievers.

Intercostal muscle strain symptoms include pain during breathing or movement. Diagnosis involves physical examination and imaging.

Medical treatments for upper back pain involve physical therapy, medications, injections, or surgery, depending on the underlying cause.

Although thoracic discs are less likely than cervical or lumbar discs to become symptomatic, they are subject to degeneration over time.

The 12 nerve roots in the thoracic spine control the motor and sensory signals for the upper back, chest, and abdomen.

The thoracic spine consists of 12 vertebrae: 7 vertebrae with similar physical makeup and 5 vertebrae with unique characteristics.