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What Causes Pain In The Upper Back?
I tweaked my back while typing on my computer. I was bent over a bit then I straighten my back fully and then a sharp pain immediately went through my mid to upper back. My lower back was not affected. At times when I inhale and exhale it hurts my back. Thank you.
Mon, 10 Jun 2019
Hi,
Regular typing with the wrong posture is likely to cause spinal/disc problem to give you the symptoms.
X-ray thoracic spine would confirm/exclude the possibility. Followed by specific physiotherapy & medications along with adjusting the normal position while working.
Till then rest, over the counter pain pills, & back extension exercises would help.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
Regular typing with the wrong posture is likely to cause spinal/disc problem to give you the symptoms.
X-ray thoracic spine would confirm/exclude the possibility. Followed by specific physiotherapy & medications along with adjusting the normal position while working.
Till then rest, over the counter pain pills, & back extension exercises would help.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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