Upper back pain is any type of pain or discomfort throughout the back side of the chest and upper abdominal area. The upper back area includes the shoulder blades and where the rib cage connects to the thoracic (chest region) spine. The upper back is also referred to as the middle back or the thoracic spine.
Upper Back Pain Symptoms
In general, symptoms of upper and middle back pain may:
- Feel like a dull, burning, or sharp pain.
- Be felt at a single point or over a broad area.
- Start suddenly or slowly get worse.
- Be constant or come and go.
- Occur with muscle tightness or stiffness.
- Get worse when you do certain activities or move and sit in a certain way.
More serious symptoms that need to be treated right away include:
- Weakness in your arms or legs.
- Numbness or tingling in your arms, legs, chest, or belly.
- Loss of bowel or bladder control.
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