Mid Upper Back Pain
Mid and upper back pain is something we see frequently. Typically pain in this area generates from the spine, but can have other causes as well. Do you have pain that feels better with massage, “cracking” it, or hitting it with foam rollers, but keeps coming back? Our goal is- STOP IT FROM COMING BACK!
Common Diagnoses
Our mid and upper back pain services focus on treating various conditions, including:
Rib Dysfunction: Irritation in the joints that link the ribs to the spine.
Back Spasms: Sudden, involuntary muscle contractions that can lead to severe pain.
Thoracic Radiculopathy: Nerve irritation or compression in the thoracic spine, leading to pain, numbness, or weakness. If you feel your pain wrap all the way around your armpit or chest, this may be the cause.
Cervical radiculopathy: Yes, very often the pain you have in the middle of your back or shoulder blade is actually stemming from irritation in the lower neck!
Scoliosis: An abnormal curvature of the spine, which can cause pain and affect posture.
Trigger point referrals: In less common cases, there may be a muscle that is weak and irritated that can actually refer pain into the mid back or shoulder blade region.
Common Symptoms
If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, we’ve got you:
Pain with coughing/sneezing
Pain with prolonged sitting
Pain with repetitive bending
Pain when you reach for something
Radiating pain into the armpit or chest
Feeling like you need “cracked,” “popped” or “adjusted”
Generalized tightness
Muscle spasms
Shoulder blade pain
Our Approach to Treatment
At Trem Therapy Solutions, our treatment plans for mid and upper back pain are customized to meet the unique needs of each patient. Our approach may include:
Manual Therapy
Therapeutic exercises
McKenzie Method of repeated movements
Postural training
Dry needling
Lifestyle and ergonomic advice
Contact Trem Therapy Solutions today to schedule your evaluation and take the first step toward relief from mid and upper back pain. Let us help you achieve a pain-free and more functional life.