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Upper Abdominal Back Pain

Upper abdominal back pain is a form of “referred pain.” This is when pain appears in a location other than the exact location of spine damage. This distal pain can often make it difficult to form an accurate diagnosis, but a physical exam and medical imaging can help to target the problem so that an effective treatment plan can be formulated.

The Role of Nerves

How could damage in the back possibly cause pain in the abdomen? The central nervous system resides in the brain and spinal cord. These nerves enter and exit the spinal cord through openings, called foramina, on either side of each vertebra. The nerve roots send and receive impulses from all over the body, so a compressed or damaged nerve in the middle portion of the back, also called the thoracic region, can cause pain that seems to radiate around the rib cage, through the abdomen, and around the kidneys. You should not, however, automatically assume that upper abdominal discomfort is due to a spinal issue. If your abdominal pain is severe, you should go immediately to a doctor.

Some common causes of abdominal pain and upper back pain include:?

• Appendicitis
• Irritable bowel syndrome or Crohn’s disease
• Constipation
• Indigestion, heartburn, or acid reflux
• Kidney stones
• Urinary tract Infection
• Compressed spinal nerves

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Treating Thoracic Spine Pain

If your primary care physician has ruled out most of these conditions and an MRI or CT scan has revealed that your upper abdominal discomfort is connected to your back pain, you will most likely be able to treat the condition with two to three weeks of conservative therapies, such as upper back pain exercises or physical therapy. If non-invasive methods do not prove effective and your doctor suggests that you consider spine surgery to address the problem, Laser Spine Institute (LSI) may be able to help.

LSI specializes in minimally invasive, endoscopic procedures that have helped tens of thousands of people rediscover lives without pain. Our gentle, laser-assisted techniques lead to greatly expedited recovery periods. For more information about upper back pain relief, or for a free review of your MRI or CT scan, contact LSI today.

Please note: Laser Spine Institute currently does not perform endoscopic procedures on the thoracic spine.