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Upper Back Chest Pain

At first, it may seem strange to imagine that spinal damage in the upper back could cause chest pain. However, we have to remember that the nerves that enter and exit our spinal cord send nerve impulses all over the body, which means that an injury to a joint or an intervertebral disc in the upper back could compress the nerves that control pain in and around the chest, kidneys, lungs, and rib cage.

Possible Causes of Chest Pain

The first thing to remember is that if you are experiencing chest pain, do not automatically assume it is radiculopathic pain, or pain that follows the course of a nerve. Chest pain could be a symptom of a variety of underlying causes, some of which can be life-threatening. If your chest pain is severe, go to a medical facility immediately.

Some common upper back pain causes that do not involve the spine include:?

• Heart attack
• Pneumonia
• High blood pressure
• Fibromyalgia, or other chronic pain syndromes
• Problems with the esophagus, like acid reflux or heartburn
• Ribs that are bruised or broken due to trauma
• Compressed spinal nerves

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If after a physical examination, questions about your symptoms, and an MRI or CT scan, your doctor diagnoses you with a condition involving the upper back that is causing your chest pain, such as compressed spinal nerves in the cervical or upper thoracic regions, you should begin a conservative course of non-invasive treatment. This might include heat therapy, prescription or over-the-counter pain medication, periodic steroid injections, or upper back pain exercises. While most people will find relief from spine pain with these methods, there are individuals whose back and neck discomfort becomes chronic and debilitating.

Treatment for Chest Pain Due to Spinal Conditions

For these individuals, a solution is in sight. Laser Spine Institute (LSI) specializes in minimally invasive, endoscopic spine procedures that are performed with the assistance of gently applied lasers. Additionally, our revolutionary medical techniques are performed on an outpatient basis and they pose far fewer risks than traditional open spine surgeries. For more information about upper back pain treatment, 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.