Neck/upper back pain answers (3306)

A: Sorry. Long answer. Hey there. I don''t claim to be a professional of any sort, but I did suffer from severe back and knee pain for many years. I went to several doctors, but it wasn''t until I saw a knee specialist that I discovered the root of all my pain issues -- Lack of flexibility in my hips and hamstrings -- As a child I played a lot of soccer and rode my bike everywhere, and in my adolescence I sat in front of a computer for most of my day, and I never stretched. I couldn''t even sit at a 90 degree angle with my legs out in front of me without slouching my back. I had all types of back and neck pain, and my solution was to stretch and...

A: Angelic, A few things for you to know: First of all, the problems that you are having will not be solved by what you are presently doing and they will actually continue to get worse.  How do I know this?  Because you have suffered from spinal trauma and this spinal trauma is affecting the surrounding soft tissue as well as the spinal alignment.  When this occurs there is always some degree of nervous system disruption, and when that occurs there is always some sort of abnormal function as a result.  Example: A vertebra (spinal bone) in your neck is in the wrong position (subluxation) and pressing on a nerve or group of nerves (such as is the case of a spinal cord or brainstem compression).  Different nerves have different responsibilities, some will relay the...

A: Hi Jule, When a muscle is tight, sore, and has limited range of motion, we know that means the muscle is repetitively strained and has shortened.  Given that you"re only doing light to medium weights, I"d say the odds are the muscle is almost at the tipping point and the exercise just pushes it over the edge. As you mentioned, you have a past injury in your trapezius and neck area, so that would explain it. Rather than a cortisone shot I"d prefer seeing you go to a good deep muscle massage therapist who is skilled at doing trigger point therapy (a nice relaxing massage won"t do it for you).  You can also learn how to successfully self-treat which is really helpful because you can then release the tension as it is happening. I suggest you go to http://www.julstro.com and...

A: I would try and find a good chiropractor.  You describe signs of the traditional "pinched nerve".  Coupled with a new seat in a car (which can have a lot to do with back problems, and the extended amount of reaching, it is possible that you have a misalignment causing this.  A good chiro. should be able to diagnose and treat this, as well as set you up in a good rehab program to strengthen your condition....

A: 1. You should definitely see a doctor. I''d start with your primary care physician. He or she should be able to identify what''s causing the problem and refer you onto a specialist if necessary. Sounds painful, hope you get over it soon...

A: Upper back pain often has its origins in irritation to the muscles found along the upper portion of the back and spine. Factors such as posture, straining of the shoulder muscles, and trauma to the thoracic spine area can all trigger upper back pain. Fortunately, there are simple ways to alleviate this type of back pain quickly and easily. One of the most common reasons for pain in the upper back region has to do with posture. While many people think of posture as only applying to the way an individual holds his or her shoulders when standing, it is not unusual for...

A: Upper back pain is a common problem and can have a variety of causes, ranging from poor posture to medical conditions such as ruptured discs in the spine. Most cases of upper back pain can be treated safely at home, but a doctor should always be consulted in order to rule out more serious conditions that may require medical supervision. Upper back pain treatments can include lifestyle changes, pain medications, and, less frequently, surgical intervention. The most common causes of upper back pain include poor posture or strenuous physical activity. Carrying heavy

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A: Whether it is caused by a sudden injury or a lifetime of poor habits, upper back pain can be annoying or even debilitating. Luckily, there are a number of different methods of upper back pain relief. Choosing the best method of upper back pain relief for you can be a matter of trial and error, and may vary depending on the cause of your pain. Common methods of upper back pain relief include taking painkillers, applying ice or heat, stretching and exercising, modifying the behavior, and, in extreme cases, having surgery. Many people find that...

A: It really could be anything but I were to venture a guess then it would be bad sleeping posture. Most of us tend to sleep on our sides and sometimes this can cause neck and back problems. My son used to do this and complain about back pain all the time. Ideally you should sleep with one pillow and lie flat on your back. This is the best sleeping posture. Also if you are an athlete or s sports person then you might have pulled or tweaked a muscle somewhere. Being lazy and over sleeping can also lead to back problem like this. Hey Nandita, Weather its a teenager or adult, upper back pain can be found in students and...

A: Hi Shannon, You MUST get your Vitamin D Levels checked NOW! I suspect that you are VERY vitamin D deficient. Ask for a Vitami D 25 OH D Level- INSIST upon getting one if you have to. Even VERY mild Vitamin D Deficiency can cause pain like you are having. Then have your doctor Tell you the number and the units that your level is in. The report will tell you that the low ''normal'' level of Vitamin D is 30 ng/ml, but researchers think that this is way too low and state that anyone with chronic problems or pain should have their level between 50 to 80 ng/ml!  This may take A LOT of Vitamin D, so you also need to insist upon AGGRESSIVE treatment and follow up Vitamin D Levels to check if treatment is working. Sometimes this may take 10,000...