What causes upper back pain?

Many people often experience upper back pain, usually after working at a desk for a long time. In this case, the pain can be relieved immediately by taking a short rest and stretching the muscles. But some people suffer from long-term upper back pain. So what is the cause of upper back pain? First of all, you need to consider whether it is cervical spondylosis. If pathological changes occur in the cervical spine, it will involve the back muscles and cause soreness. In this case, you must go to the hospital to seek help from a doctor and cannot blindly treat it on your own.

Causes of Upper Back Pain

1. In fact, general back pain is caused by excessive muscle fatigue caused by sitting in front of the computer and constantly typing on the keyboard. The symptoms are not very serious and you can usually just go home and massage yourself and take a rest.

2. First of all, we must be alert to cervical spondylosis. Many people may ask, isn’t cervical spondylosis in the cervical spine? How did it get to the back? In fact, few people know that the terminal vertebrae of our cervical spine extend to our back and are also controlled by the muscles of the back.

3. Periarthritis of the shoulder. Many people suffer from periarthritis of the shoulder, mainly office workers, which is closely related to the working habits of office workers.

4. Ankylosing spondylitis. Patients with spondylitis often experience persistent back and waist pain, especially when they just wake up in the morning, the pain is more severe. Also, it will hurt if you stand for a long time or walk for a long time.

Relief for upper back pain

1. To prevent back pain, you may want to do more low-intensity exercises, such as climbing, swimming, etc. But please note: butterfly stroke, weightlifting, basketball, etc. are not suitable for people with back pain. Release the tension and pressure in your back muscles.

2. Maintaining your daily weight and adjusting your sitting posture at work. People who are overweight often develop diseases such as spondylitis. When you sleep at night, it is best to lie on your side with your legs bent to allow your painful back to get enough rest.

3. Relaxing massage. You can ask a friend or partner to help you. Massage can promote blood circulation and stimulate acupoints.

4. Relax in a bath

Taking a relaxing bath in warm water regularly can relieve the stress of daytime work. Give your back and whole body a rest.

5. Cupping and scraping

It is not recommended for children, but it is recommended that adults undergo cupping and scraping once a week to two weeks.

Precautions

If you often feel back pain, you should pay attention to cervical spondylosis

Exercise is a very good method and it will definitely be effective if you stick to it. Very effective for desk work.