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What is classified as upper back and neck?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

We define the upper back to be the region between the middle of the back to the bottom of the back of the skull.<\/p>\n

The different types of upper back and neck pain<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The upper back is a large area and pain can be experienced anywhere within. Some of the most common regions of pain are the following:<\/p>\n

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  1. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0In between the spine and shoulder blade,<\/li>\n
  2. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Above the scapula and neck,<\/li>\n
  3. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Below the scapula,<\/li>\n
  4. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0In the spine,<\/li>\n
  5. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0On the medial border of the scapula.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The signs and symptoms of upper back and neck pain<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Pain in different regions may present different signs and symptoms. However, many overlap and include the following:<\/p>\n

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    1. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Burning pain in muscle,<\/li>\n
    2. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 You feel like you need to click or crack your back by twisting your shoulder or neck,<\/li>\n
    3. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 You feel like there is a muscle knot on the underside of the scapula,<\/li>\n
    4. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 It feels like you need to push parts of your upper back into a corner of some sort for relief,<\/li>\n
    5. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 It can be sore to reach your chest with your chin,<\/li>\n
    6. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Stretching your trapezius muscles could cause discomfort and pain.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      The common risk factors of upper back and neck pain<\/strong><\/h2>\n

      There are many ideas and theories of what causes upper back pain. These are based on research of the functional anatomy of the upper back. Many suggest that the following are the leading risk factors of upper back pain:<\/p>\n

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      1. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Carrying a backpack (especially if not worn properly),<\/li>\n
      2. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hunching over at a desk for long periods of time,<\/li>\n
      3. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Poor posture,<\/li>\n
      4. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ergonomics of work,<\/li>\n
      5. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Overuse of the muscles of the upper back,<\/li>\n
      6. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Stress or status of the mind,<\/li>\n
      7. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Trauma.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        The mechanisms leading to pain<\/strong><\/h2>\n

        The above-mentioned risk factors do not directly cause pain in the upper back. They induce a mechanism that leads to pain. Some of these mechanisms are as follows:<\/p>\n

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        1. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Rib dysfunction,<\/li>\n
        2. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Muscle knots especially in the different regions of the trapezius muscle,<\/li>\n
        3. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Thoracic dysfunction,<\/li>\n
        4. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Nerve impingement (especially in the neck),<\/li>\n
        5. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Shingles,<\/li>\n
        6. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Visceral Pain,<\/li>\n
        7. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Trapped Wind,<\/li>\n
        8. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Herniated Disc,<\/li>\n
        9. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Osteoarthritis,<\/li>\n
        10. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Scoliosis.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Treatments for upper back and neck pain<\/strong><\/h2>\n

          The treatments will vary depending on the identified risk factor\/s present and the mechanism leading to pain. Most treatment methods will include:<\/p>\n