Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. The answer to your question is yes, having problems with lumbar column for a long time can cause pain above in thoracic column because of the continuous incorect posture of your body caused by pain, and I asume there might be a degenerative disease affecting your vertebral column. Next time you see your Doctor, you can discus the possibility to do plain radiographs of your thoracal-lumbar column, as a start examination to check for scoliosis or kyphosys of your column. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.