Upper back pain relief
Upper back pain is typically caused by myofascial pain (muscular irritation) or a problem with the joins in the upper spine.
Dysfunction in the joints where the ribs join the upper back spine can result in upper back pain.
Sometimes when a spinal disc that cushions the bones in the upper spine bulges out of shape, it can press on a nerve and cause upper back pain, although this condition is rare in the upper back spine (thoracic spine) and is more common in the lower back.
The more typical causes of upper back pain are:
- Poor posture. People who sit slumped for long periods of time, such as while working at a computer, can develop upper back pain.
- Repetitive motion at work can strain the muscles and upper back spine.
- Injury from strains, sports, and auto accidents can cause upper back pain.
Chiropractic Treatment For Upper Back Pain
Atlanta chiropractic doctor Timothy Dembowski will recommend the right pain relief treatment for upper back pain after examining you.
Chiropractic treatment for upper back pain can include the following:
- Spinal manipulation by your chiropractic doctor can realign the spinal bones and the joints where the upper back spine joins ribs.
- Cold laser therapy uses a low power laser to treat areas experiencing upper back pain, stimulating cell growth and cell regeneration.
- Chiropractic adjusting with instruments where the chiropractor uses the Adjustor or Percussor to manipulate your spine and joints.
- Acupuncture with meridan therapy can relieve upper back pain. Meridian therapy is acupuncture without the use of penetrating needles. Electronic stimulation, laser beam, or pressure massage triggers the release of naturally occurring painkilling molecules called peptides and keeps the body’s normal flow of energy unblocked.
- Spinal decompression with the DRX9000™ is a non-surgical, non-invasive procedure treating upper back pain caused by disc herniations and degenerative disc disease.