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What Causes Sudden Pain In Back?

Hi, 48Hours ago I felt sudden pain in my back. I feels, as if I have sore muscles on my upper back (just below the nape of my neck). Any sudden movement is very hard for me and if I am in the wrong position, it really hurts. Adding to that: It is very hard to take a deep breathe and to swallow food. My Question: Should I go to the doctor immediatly or should I wait till next morning? And what could these signs indicate? Emile (I m male, 27 years old, a bit overweight, but I started going to the gym since two months and I practice badminton for three years now)
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Hi

Thanks for posting your query.

Sudden onset of pain at the site mentioned by you is most likely due to two possible cause.

1. Acute Muscle spasm: It is sustained strong contraction of muscles of your neck or upper back muscles due to exertion or faulty posture especially while sleeping .

2. Cervical disc disease: Working out in gym in improper posture can cause disc problem at your neck region.

Among these two muscle spasm is a simple problem which will relief by itself in a day or two. But disc problem needs medical attention.
If it has been more than 2 days of pain and no improvement then better you consult your doctor.

Any clarification feel free to ask .
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What Causes Sudden Pain In Back?

Hi Thanks for posting your query. Sudden onset of pain at the site mentioned by you is most likely due to two possible cause. 1. Acute Muscle spasm: It is sustained strong contraction of muscles of your neck or upper back muscles due to exertion or faulty posture especially while sleeping . 2. Cervical disc disease: Working out in gym in improper posture can cause disc problem at your neck region. Among these two muscle spasm is a simple problem which will relief by itself in a day or two. But disc problem needs medical attention. If it has been more than 2 days of pain and no improvement then better you consult your doctor. Any clarification feel free to ask . Happy to answer.