Understanding Upper Back and Chest Pain - Spine-health
Upper back pain and chest pain occurring together can be especially concerning because vital organs, such as the heart, may potentially be involved. An understanding of the symptoms, …
What Causes Upper Back and Chest Pain? - Spine-health
Many other causes of upper back and chest pain exist. Visit a doctor for any unexplained chest pain that persists or recurs. Seek immediate medical attention if upper back and chest pain are …
Upper Back Pain Symptoms - Spine-health
These nerve roots at the bottom of the thoracic spine are more likely to radiate symptoms into the abdomen or lower in the back. See Understanding Upper Back and Chest Pain. These …
All About Upper Back Pain - Spine-health
Few studies have been done to track the frequency of upper back pain. A French study of workers across various professions found about 9% of men and 17% of women reported at least some …
Upper Back Pain from a Thoracic Herniated Disc - Spine-health
These patients were followed for 26 months and none of them developed thoracic back pain from their thoracic disc disorders. 1 Wood KB, Garvey TA, Gundry C, Heithoff KB: Magnetic …
Thoracic Spine Anatomy and Upper Back Pain
Upper back pain is most commonly caused by muscle irritation or tension, also called myofascial pain. The cause may be poor posture (such as forward head posture) or any type of irritation …
Diagnosing Upper Back Pain - Spine-health
When trying to diagnose upper back pain, or in some cases to confirm a diagnosis, one or more of the following diagnostic tests might be performed: X-ray. An x-ray (radiograph) uses …
Causes of Upper Back Pain - Spine-health
Other risk factors for developing upper back pain include having weakened core and back muscles, female gender, other musculoskeletal pain, and poorer mental health. 2 Shiri R, …
Thoracic Disc Herniation Symptoms - Spine-health
This type of herniation usually causes upper back pain and/or myelopathy, depending on the size of the herniated disc and the amount of pressure on the spinal cord. There is limited room …
How a Herniated Disc in Your Upper Back Causes Pain, Numbness, …
Burning and/or electric-like pain that localizes to the back or radiates circumferentially around the chest or abdomen. Similar shock-like pain can radiate into the legs. Sensory disturbances, …