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Upper Back Rib Pain

Upper back soreness, rib pain, and aching throughout the torso can all be symptoms of nerve compression in either the cervical spine in the neck or the thoracic spine in the middle back. In most cases, these symptoms can be alleviated over time with the help of conservative, non-invasive treatments, although spine surgery might be needed in extreme cases.

Causes and Symptoms of Upper Back Pain

A better understanding of the causes of upper back pain requires a closer examination of the spinal anatomy. The brain sends and receives signals throughout the body by way of a complex system of nerves. In the event that one of these nerves becomes compressed (commonly referred to as a pinched nerve), the irritation is expressed in the form of pain and compression-related symptoms that can include:

• Local, chronic back pain
• Sciatica or other forms of pain radiating along a nerve
• A tingling sensation in the extremities or a dull, numb feeling
• Unexpected muscle weakness
• Diminished reflexes
• Loss of motor function

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If you are suffering from any of these upper back pain symptoms, you are undoubtedly considering your treatment options. The first step is to visit your doctor to identify the source of your discomfort and make sure that a larger problem isn’t causing your upper back or rib pain. From there your doctor will likely attempt to manage your pain with a variety of conservative treatments such as upper back pain exercises, heat therapy, anti-inflammatory medication, among others. In most cases this is more than enough to alleviate your discomfort.

Progressive Treatments

If you are still looking for pain relief after several weeks or months of unsuccessful conservative treatment, contact Laser Spine Institute (LSI) to learn about our minimally invasive, outpatient, endoscopic spine procedures. Our gentle treatments are an excellent alternative to open back surgery and can provide lasting upper back pain relief. Contact LSI today to learn more and to receive a free review of your MRI or CT scan.

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