Pain in the Upper Back

 

The upper back, also known as the thoracic spine, connects to the cervical spine, which is responsible for supporting the movement and weight of the head. The cervical spine also protects the nerves that connect to the brain. The upper back is made up of twelve bones that connect the base of the neck to the lower ribcage. Pain in the upper back can be debilitating, and chiropractic care is an excellent holistic treatment modality for addressing and alleviating upper back pain. If you are experiencing upper back pain near Nitro, West Virginia, contact Dr. Jay McClanahan at Dr. J Chiropractic & Wellness. Our practice includes a licensed massage therapist who provides Swedish massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Hot Stone Therapy, and Relaxation Massage.

What Causes Upper Back Pain?

Upper back pain can be caused by traumatic injury, overuse of the muscles, poor posture, pinched nerve, myofascial pain, osteoarthritis, or a herniated disc. 

• Traumatic injuries can be caused by work-related incidents, car accidents, falls, and incorrect lifting posture.
• Muscular overuse often occurs with repetitive motions that cause tightness and strain in the muscles and can result from high-intensity workouts.
• Poor posture is a deconditioning of the muscles that often relates to a sedentary lifestyle, sitting at the computer, slouching, and weakness of the muscles in the core.
• Pinched nerves are a compression of the nerves that cause numbness and weakness in the arms or legs.
• Myofascial pain relates to issues with the connective tissue in the back.
• Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage protecting the bones wears down and the bones rub together, which can put pressure on the nerves.
• Herniated discs occur when the cushion between the vertebrae moves and places pressure on the spine. 

If you live near Nitro, WV, contact Dr. J Chiropractic & Wellness to obtain a comprehensive overview of your upper back pain symptoms. Dr. McClanahan is a compassionate, qualified expert in chiropractic care who can offer a recommended individualized treatment plan to address your pain and assist you on your journey to wellness.

How Chiropractic Care Can Help Relieve Pain

Chiropractic care is a noninvasive form of treatment that centers on the proper alignment of the spine and musculoskeletal system to assist in the body’s natural healing mechanisms. Dr. McClanahan provides spinal manipulation and adjustments, spinal decompression, electrical muscle stimulation, ultrasound, and other proven treatment modalities that improve spinal alignment, reduce inflammation, and foster healing of the nervous system. Dr. J Chiropractic & Wellness Center in Nitro, WV offers a wide variety of holistic chiropractic techniques that can help you achieve a better quality of life. Make an appointment with Dr. McClanahan today. (304) 776-1520