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Upper Back Pain Treatment

Upper back pain treatment almost always begins with a conservative plan formulated by your doctor after an extensive examination that includes a series of questions, physical observation and, when warranted, imaging tests such as an X-ray, MRI or CT scan. It’s important to remember that most back pain, regardless of the cause, tends to fade over time.

Conservative Options

This is especially true when a patient sticks to the conservative plan for upper back pain treatment laid out by a doctor after a diagnosis has been made. Some forms of conservative treatment require little or no effort from the patient; it doesn’t take much to remember to take a pain pill every now and then. Other forms of treatment require a much greater commitment on the part of the patient. Here are some examples of conservative treatments, none of which should be undertaken without first consulting with a doctor:

• Over the counter anti-inflammatory medicine, such as ibuprofen
• Stronger prescription pain medication
• Physical therapy, overseen by a trained and licensed therapist
• Upper back pain exercises to increase the strength of the muscles associated with the neck and upper back
• A series of corticosteroid injections to numb the area affected by pain
• Behavior modification to limit the activity that causes the pain
• Homeopathic remedies and chiropractic therapy

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Treating Chronic Symptoms

When chronic upper back pain symptoms persist even after weeks or months of conservative upper back pain treatment, your doctor might suggest surgery as an option. It’s important to remember that almost all back surgery is considered elective, even though it might seem like an absolute necessity when your life is disrupted by unbearable pain. Laser Spine Institute (LSI) can help you rediscover a life without pain through the gentle use of advanced endoscopic techniques to perform minimally invasive, outpatient procedures. Contact LSI to learn more about upper back pain causes, or for a free review of your MRI or CT scan.

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