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Hello Doctor. am 73 years old and in decent health. I noticed some stiffness in my upper back that had no particular origin. Today I got home and noticed a stiffness n my upper pectoral muscle on the right side in the front. I then had the stiffness in my upper back re occur.
As you mentioned you have problem of stiffness of upper back area that because of muscle problem.
Antiinflamatory drugs can use under doctor's suggestion. Warm heat pad helpful to reduce muscle problem. Consult a physician for clinical examination . Treat underling cause. Detail history and investigation give exact idea about problems.
I hope this will help you. Get well soon.. Thank you.
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How Can Stiffness In The Upper Back Be Treated?
Hi... Welcome to healthcare magic As you mentioned you have problem of stiffness of upper back area that because of muscle problem. Antiinflamatory drugs can use under doctor s suggestion. Warm heat pad helpful to reduce muscle problem. Consult a physician for clinical examination . Treat underling cause. Detail history and investigation give exact idea about problems. I hope this will help you. Get well soon.. Thank you.