What Causes Pain In The Mid Back Area?

Posted on Tue, 2 Jun 2015

Question: I got pain on my right mid back. Is it muscle or bones(ribs)?
And how do I treat it?
Thanks.
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
pain can be muscular or neural origin.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have read your query.
pain can be due to muscle spasm.
analgesic and muscle relaxant can be started consulting your doctor.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and Tens may give you relief.
Another common possibility can be spinal disc bulge leading to pain.
clinical examination and further investigation like MRI spine will help in diagnosis.
MRI will rule out any other associated abnormality.
Till time take rest and do warm fomentation.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (9 hours later)

Took muscle relaxant(Methocarbamol) last night and the pain ease off. I do have tight muscle back there. Do I have muscle problems?
Thanks

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (23 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes this can be muscle spasm.

Detailed Answer:
Hello

I have read your query,

Yes this can be due to muscle spasm,

Consult your doctor for proper clinical examination and treatment.

I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar