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In order to understand why Upper Back Pain occurs, it’s helpful to know the basic anatomy of the spine. The spine is made up of 33 individual bones called vertebrae. The vertebra are numbered and divided into four regions. 12 thoracic vertebra are joined by ribs to form your rib cage. Facet joints are located […]

There are many causes of upper back pain. Most of the time, the reason is muscle irritation due to overuse or an injury. Facet joint arthritis may irritate the sensory nerves AROUND the facet joints of the thoracic spine, causing typically acute episodes of pain. Abnormal Curvatures of the Spine, such as Scoliosis or Kyphosis, […]

Upper and middle back pain can occur anywhere from the base of your neck to the bottom of your rib cage. Upper and mid-back pain is unusual because these vertebrae are less mobile than those in the neck and low back. Upper back pain is not common, but it can cause significant discomfort.