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What Causes Severe Pain In Upper Back?

Dear Doctor, I have a severe pain in my upper back just lower to my neck. this is severe when i wake up in the morning. I am not able to bend my head down and move sides. Tha pain is just adjuscent to vetebral coloumn, I even doubt the pain is in muscle or bone. what could be the cause? if you can answer I will be very happy. YYYY@YYYY
Fri, 2 Feb 2024
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
Hi,

You need a C spine X-ray. Avoid using a pillow. Do neck exercises.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Prasad, Orthopedic Surgeon
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What Causes Severe Pain In Upper Back?

Hi, You need a C spine X-ray. Avoid using a pillow. Do neck exercises. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Prasad, Orthopedic Surgeon