why does my upper back hurt near my spine?
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Upper and middle back pain may be caused by: Overuse, muscle strain, or injury to the muscles, ligaments, and discs that support your spine. Poor posture. Pressure on the spinal nerves from certain problems, such as a herniated disc.
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Having a small curve in the upper back is normal. Kyphosis is an excessive spinal curve that can cause discomfort and lasting issues throughout the body. Poor posture, abnormalities in the spine, or age-related weakness, can cause kyphosis.
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The intercostal muscles, commonly referred to simply as the intercostals, connect the ribs and help make up the chest wall. When these muscles overstretch or tear, they can cause significant pain in the mid- and upper back. Intercostal muscle strain is a common injury in athletics and hard labor.
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Conditions commonly linked to back pain include: Muscle or ligament strain. Repeated heavy lifting or a sudden awkward movement can strain back muscles and spinal ligaments. If you're in poor physical condition, constant strain on your back can cause painful muscle spasms.
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Dr. Kamal Bohsali states, "Pain between the shoulder blades usually indicates a neck or upper back issue. Pain in these areas can usually be relieved with moist heat, over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medication, and physical therapy.
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Aside from physical strain and injury, other factors such as poor posture and stress can also play a role. Due to the proximity of the neck, shoulders and upper back, pain can often be experienced at the same time. It can also be accompanied by tension headaches and facial pain, or pain or tingling in the upper arms.
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If you notice back pain every morning, your sleeping posture could be the culprit. Poor sleeping positions can put pressure on your spine, causing its natural curve to flatten. This can also cause back strain and uncomfortable pressure on your joints.
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Back problems usually affect your lower back. Kidney pain is felt higher and deeper in your body than back pain. You may feel it in the upper half of your back, not the lower part. Unlike back discomfort, it s felt on one or both sides, usually under your rib cage.
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Upper back pain is usually caused by soft tissue injuries, such as sprains or strains, muscle tension caused by poor posture, or looking downward for long time periods.
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Upper left back pain is sometimes caused by the spine or back muscles. In other cases, the pain may be unrelated to your back. Organs like the kidneys or pancreas can cause pain that spreads to your upper back.
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The pain is often a diffuse, dull ache in the low back directly over the spine that can spread to the buttocks. In the neck it can be felt in the shoulders and back of the skull. Movements such as bending backwards or twisting sideways towards the affected joint will cause pain.
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Upper back pain during pregnancy can occur at any point, but is most common in the third trimester. This occurs for several reasons. First, as pregnancy progresses, the growing size of the baby and the uterus shifts the center of gravity forward placing increased pressure on the muscles in the back.
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Poor posture and neck pain while running Research has shown that poor posture of the neck, shoulders and upper back can all contribute to people developing pain in their necks. If you are suffering with neck pain during or after running this should be the first thing to check.
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Standing with a flat back This posture is often caused by muscle imbalances, which encourage you to adopt such a position. Spending long periods sitting down can also contribute to a flat back. A flat back also tends to make you lean your neck and head forwards, which can cause neck and upper back strain.
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An unstable vertebra can shift or dislocate over time and eventually press on the spinal cord and nerve roots. When this happens, you may have numbness and tingling around the neck that radiates up the back of the head. This is in addition to joint pain, stiffness, and swelling.
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The spine normally curves at the neck, the torso and the lower back area. When the spine curves too far inward, the condition is called lordosis or swayback. Lordosis can cause pain that sometimes affects the ability to move. It is usually found in the lower back.
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A pinched nerve in your neck can cause pain that radiates toward your shoulder. This is also known as cervical radiculopathy. Cervical radiculopathy most often comes from changes in your spine due to aging or injury. Bone spurs can cause a pinching of the nerves that run through the hollow space in the vertebrae.