Upper Back Pain

If you have upper back pain, your chiropractor in Olathe, KS can help.

Upper back pain can occur anywhere between the base of the neck and the bottom of the rib cage. Upper back pain may be caused by injuries or fractures, poor posture, disk problems or other issues, such as arthritis.

Common Causes

• Soft tissue damage: 
  Inflammation, micro-tears, or overuse of the muscles, tendons, and ligaments in the upper back 
• Posture: Poor posture or repetitive motions can lead to soft tissue damage or spinal column changes 
• Injuries: Lifting something too heavy or not lifting safely can cause strains and sprains 
• Spine issues: Herniated discs, vertebral stenosis, or misalignments in the spine can put pressure on spinal nerves 
• Other conditions: Arthritis, scoliosis, kyphosis, or an odd-shaped spine can also cause upper back pain

Common Symptoms

• Muscle tightness or stiffness 
• A dull, burning, or sharp pain 
• Difficulty standing up straight

Treatment and at Home Remedies

• Rest 
• Use a heating pad or ice pack to reduce swelling and relax muscles 
• Slowly ease back into activities after resting 
• Exercise: as Dr. Ike can provide your exercises
• Improve your posture 
• Try gentle stretches: as Dr. Ike can provide you with stretches
• Chiropractic Adjustment: this will increase range of motion and decrease inflammation of your upper back.
• Hydromassage: 10 minutes will improve your upper back muscle soreness
• Our Desensitize program, which you can read here an start today at home

Schedule an appointment and find out how Woodroof Chiropractic can help your upper back pain.