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What Does Pain On The Upper Back Indicate?

Hello, I have this pain on my upper right back since September of this year. It is a pain when I move my right arm, or get up from bed or doing any kind of activities like reaching, bending or lifting. And it is in a localized area of my upper back where my bone meets shoulder. I have tried moving my right arm to exercise it, but it is still there. I have tried massages with tiger balm. I have tried taking pain reliever, but it does not relieve it. It it muscle strain or pulled muscle or arthritis?
Tue, 26 Dec 2017
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hi sir/madam,
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.

Possible indications are:-
1. Problematic kyphosis.
2. Scoliosis.
3. Osteoporosis.
4. Trauma/injury.
5. Acid reflux (GERD).

Upper Back Pain Treatments:-

Pain relievers and anti-inflammatory medications may temporarily reduce pain and inflammation, but they do nothing to heal strained muscles or malfunctioning joints. They wear off after a few hours and the pain returns. Meanwhile, they’re interacting with other medications you may take and creating unwanted side effects!

Moderate exercise is certainly beneficial in helping prevent back pain; however, once the pain is present, that’s a sign that something’s not right. Exercising strained areas puts further stress on the muscles and joints, creating additional nerve irritation and potentially worsening the underlying problem.

Trigger point injections are shots of local anesthetic such as Lidocaine administered directly to areas of acute pain. Like other pain relievers, they simply reduce pain temporarily without addressing the underlying problem.

hope this was helpful.
have a healthy day.
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What Does Pain On The Upper Back Indicate?

hi sir/madam, Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. Possible indications are:- 1. Problematic kyphosis. 2. Scoliosis. 3. Osteoporosis. 4. Trauma/injury. 5. Acid reflux (GERD). Upper Back Pain Treatments:- Pain relievers and anti-inflammatory medications may temporarily reduce pain and inflammation, but they do nothing to heal strained muscles or malfunctioning joints. They wear off after a few hours and the pain returns. Meanwhile, they’re interacting with other medications you may take and creating unwanted side effects! Moderate exercise is certainly beneficial in helping prevent back pain; however, once the pain is present, that’s a sign that something’s not right. Exercising strained areas puts further stress on the muscles and joints, creating additional nerve irritation and potentially worsening the underlying problem. Trigger point injections are shots of local anesthetic such as Lidocaine administered directly to areas of acute pain. Like other pain relievers, they simply reduce pain temporarily without addressing the underlying problem. hope this was helpful. have a healthy day.