UPPER AND MID- BACK PAIN(“TEXT” OR “TECH” NECK

UPPER AND MID- BACK PAIN(“TEXT” OR “TECH” NECK)- this refers to pain felt in the back from level of the shoulder to the middle of the back. Often caused by forward bending of the neck especially at work , hence the name” Text”or “Tech” Neck. This bad posture puts a consistent strain on the upper back muscle thereby causing moderate or severe pain at the back. Pain in the mid back area can oftentimes be the cause of chest pain some people feel. Upper and mid back pain can be caused more serious conditions like; fracture/trauma, scoliosis, kyphosis, tumour , tuberculosis of the spine e.t.c.
Acute upper/mid back pain can be managed by application of Ice pack for 7minutes, gentle massage with non- steroidal anti-inflammatory gel/cream, support with “Clavicle belt splint or Thoracolumbar belt and of course prescribed analgesics.
Long standing upper/mid back pain will require physiotherapy for pain relief, posture correction, strengthening of back muscles and workplace ergonomic review.

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