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What Causes Mid And Upper Back Pain When Diagnosed With Cervical Spondylosis?
Question: I have has intermittent mid to upper back and cervical area for a few weeks. Seems to appear in latter part of day after some physical stresses. I also have tenderness under my breastbone and ribs. Two years ago,had MRI on cervical spine,showed degeneration of C 3,4,5 and had PT and chiropractic which helped.
Brief Answer:
Reflux disease
Detailed Answer:
Hi there
Thanks for the query
Usually mid and upper back pain are not commonly due to cervical spondylosis but it can be due to your reflux disease.
It would be advisable to get an upper GI Endoscopy to look for any oesophageal inflammation.
Avoid lying down immediately after a meal, avoid smoking and drinking alcohol, avoid spicy food, junk food, caffeine and colas.
You need to be on treatment for the reflux disease which is the cause of all your symptoms you've mentioned. Medicines like Rabeprazole with Sucralfate can help.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr.Aashish Raghu
Reflux disease
Detailed Answer:
Hi there
Thanks for the query
Usually mid and upper back pain are not commonly due to cervical spondylosis but it can be due to your reflux disease.
It would be advisable to get an upper GI Endoscopy to look for any oesophageal inflammation.
Avoid lying down immediately after a meal, avoid smoking and drinking alcohol, avoid spicy food, junk food, caffeine and colas.
You need to be on treatment for the reflux disease which is the cause of all your symptoms you've mentioned. Medicines like Rabeprazole with Sucralfate can help.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr.Aashish Raghu
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Had endoscopy a few months ago--very little irritation. The discomfort I have feel more like a muscle or vertabrae problem,nothing due to reflux.
Brief Answer:
Spondylosis
Detailed Answer:
The spondylosis of the Thoracic spine could contribute.
Do get Physiotherapy done to increase the range of movements of the spine. Stretching exercises and TENS therapy will help.
Pain killers with muscle relaxant like Tablet Diclofenac with Thicolchicoside combination twice a day for 5 days after meals will be helpful.
Spondylosis
Detailed Answer:
The spondylosis of the Thoracic spine could contribute.
Do get Physiotherapy done to increase the range of movements of the spine. Stretching exercises and TENS therapy will help.
Pain killers with muscle relaxant like Tablet Diclofenac with Thicolchicoside combination twice a day for 5 days after meals will be helpful.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Can you tell me the definition of spondylosis and if it is common at my age. Also. I attend a class in yoga--is that beneficial?
Brief Answer:
Degenerative arthritis of the spine. Yoga is very helpful
Detailed Answer:
In simple words, spondylosis is degenerative arthritis of the joints in the spine that cause pain on movement like bending forwards, lifting weights and twisting.
It is common after the age of 50 years.
Yoga is beneficial as it reduces the muscle spasm and improves flexibility.
Degenerative arthritis of the spine. Yoga is very helpful
Detailed Answer:
In simple words, spondylosis is degenerative arthritis of the joints in the spine that cause pain on movement like bending forwards, lifting weights and twisting.
It is common after the age of 50 years.
Yoga is beneficial as it reduces the muscle spasm and improves flexibility.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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