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Title: How To Treat Upper Back Pain
Author: Frank Thornton
Article:
Upper back pain is primarily a result of irritation of muscles
and while it is not as common as lower back pain, it can be very
painful and restrictive.
Many people are suffering upper back pain caused by work
conditions, and poor posture and stress are often the cause.
Here's a quick test. Next time you are at your computer just
pause for a second and take note of your posture. Chances are
your shoulders are hunched and you are leaning forward.
Now sit with your back straight. Even better get a chair that
allows you to sit comfortably with your back in it. See how
different your posture is now?
Try to pay attention to your posture on a regular basis. You'll
be surprised how often you catch yourself in the wrong position,
but are able to self-correct and help your back.
You might on occasion find yourself waking up with upper back
pain. If it's a common occurrence, chances are that it's your
pillow that's at fault.
When you first get a pillow, you head is a couple of inches off
the mattress. But over time, the pillow gets flattened, and your
head may only be half an inch off the mattress. This shift in
position could be what's making you more susceptible to upper
back pain.
Aggressive treatment for upper back pain
A great way to treat upper back pain, especially throbbing upper
back pain, is icing. Ice your upper back 3-4 times per day for
10 - 15 minutes, for two days.
Talk with your doctor about anti-inflammatory medicine such as
ibuprofen. My experience has been that the doctor will advise a
stronger dosage than what's on the label and that can accelerate
your recovery.
Exercises for upper back pain
If your pain is bad and lasts for a few days, go and see your
doctor. Chances are that he will start you on exercises for your
upper back to help recover from injury. Exercises that are often
recommended include the following which should only be done
after being advised by your doctor:
1.Standing in the corner of a room, about two feet or so from
the wall. Put your hands on the walls at chest height. Then lean
in to the corner until your shoulders are level with your hands.
You will feel the stretch across your upper back and shoulders.
Hold it for 10 to 15 seconds. Don't lean in past your shoulders
though since this can cause injury.
2.Stand or sit up straight. Now pull back your shoulder blades
so that it feels that you are trying to touch them. Feel the
stretch across your chest and shoulders.
Don't try and rush your recovery from upper back pain. Follow
your doctor or physiotherapist's advice and you'll increase your
chances of being pain free sooner rather than later.
About the author:
Frank Thornton writes regularly on health and fitness issues.
Learn more about back pain and treatment at
http://www.relievingyourbackpain.com
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