Upper Back Pain

Correct terminology for the upper-back is the thoracic back or thoracic spine. The location of the thoracic back is easily defined as the portion of the back where the ribs attach. Upper back pain will be felt between the base of your neck (cervical) and the top of the lower back (lumbar).

Some of the more common symptoms for thoracic spine pain are stiffness, muscle spasms and general pain in the area. It is not uncommon for patients suffering from middle back pain to feel discomfort when taking a deep breath or during strenuous activity.

Some upper back pain causes include poor posture, degenerated core muscles, strenuous bending or twisting of the upper back, prolonged sitting in a static position (desk work) or sometimes a violent cough or hard sneeze. Conditions such as scoliosis will occasionally cause symptoms of upper back pain as well.

This color enhanced sagital (lateral) MRI image of the cervical spine shows severe multilevel degenerative changes of the spine with spinal cord compression. The bony spine is blue and the spinal cord is gold. THere is a disc herniation at C3-4 and less at C4-5 causing spinal cord compression.

LSI provides treatment for upper back pain with procedures such as a foraminotomy, laminotomy, percutaneous endoscopic discectomy, or a facet thermal ablation. The procedure is dependent on what spinal condition is causing your upper back pain. The professional staff at Laser Spine Institute has performed these procedures hundreds of times allowing people just like you to regain control over their back pain. We encourage you to take a moment and view a few of our previous patient testimonials to see how LSI can help you reclaim your passion for life.

callout['5day'];?>

Laser Spine Institute is proud to staff only the finest doctors, surgeons and support staff that make a point to go out of their way providing patients with "Above and Beyond" service all the time. Take a quick moment to see what we mean by having a look at our page dedicated to our award winning staff of spine surgeons.

No longer are you subjected to long hospital stays and painful recoveries. The process for upper back pain treatment has been revolutionized by LSI. Our 5 day process is just that, 5 days from start to finish. During these five days you will undergo preoperative tests, surgery, postoperative consultation and physical therapy.

To find answers to any questions you may still have you should have a look at our back pain FAQ page where the staff at LSI have answered some of the most common questions. Feel free to contact us with any other questions or to find out more information on how LSI can help you reclaim your life and we will be glad to assist you.

Back to: « Neck Pain

Continue reading: Mid Back Pain »