
Having Upper Back To Thoracic Region Pain. Experiencing Radiating Parasthesia. MRI Showed Mild Degenrative Changes. Guide?

Thanks for posting your query.
The pain in the back that you have described is likely to be due to a muscle sprain or tear or a degenerative disc disease with a mild nerve root compression.
This is not likely to be related to a cardiac or a lung related cause.
In most of the cases, the pain improves on taking a combination of pain killer with a strong muscle relaxant. You can get the appropriate combination prescribed from your orthopedician.
The following measures will help with the pain
• Lie on a hard bed.
• Anti -inflammatory drugs like Tablet Motrin 1 tablet as and when required ( do not repeat a dose before 6 hours) with food will help relieve the pain.
• Correct your posture while sitting
• Avoid prolonged sitting
• Avoid strenuous activity & lifting heavy weights.
• Apply diclofenac gel on the affected area. Warm compresses will also help.
Taking methylcobalamin supplements will help in decreasing paresthesias.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.

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