I have been having a lot of upper back
pain lately that sometimes wraps around to
under my ribcage with a sharp feeling. It
feels like it goes down the spine and
surrounding area between the shoulder
blades. I have also been having right leg
pain, like a pinching, in my calf and
sometimes thigh, maybe related.
Occasional low back pain but much less
often. I'm 20, female, and in pretty good
condition but not extremely active
nowadays. What are some causes of upper
back pain?? Thanks!
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arunlnaik
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 17 Mar 2006 Posts: 11 Location: Bangalore
All Is Fine Posted: 03-17-06 23:07pm
Hi
most common reason for neck and shoulder
blade pain is mechanical, that is related
to your posture and activities. Pay
attention to how you sit, work and sleep
routinely. If simple neck and back
stretches dont relieve the pain, you may
need an expert evaluation.
This article I wrote for a newspaper
suppliment may be of help to you.
Joined: 28 Mar 2006 Posts: 20 Location: north brunswick, nj
Upper Back Pain, Understand And Solve Posted: 03-28-06 09:56am
It sounds like a gait issue. You are
likely experiencing tortipelvis. What
happens is the pelvis distorts due to
muscle spasm (pain in the leg, legs feel
heavy, back is kinked up). This will
cause the upper back to strain since it
takes away the motion the is contributed
by your pelvis (alot of motion and power
in our bodies is generated by the pelvis
mechanically). You probably are built
assymmetrically and this causes one side
to alway be tighter. See a good
chiropractor, and you will likely benefit
from foot orthotics and myofascial work as
well. There may be more to this however,
you will need to be evaluated
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robert1980
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 28 Mar 2006 Posts: 7 Location: UK
Posted: 03-28-06 19:03pm
I get upper back pain, the joints keep
going out of place, I keep having to crack
them back in by leaning back on a chair
etc. I have been suffering form it for
three years what have you guys done to
relieve it? It depresses the hell out of
me!
Rob
