Upper Back Pain Medical Terminology

Upper Back Pain: What it is, Causes, How it Feels

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Upper back pain (and middle back pain) occurs anywhere from the base of your neck to the bottom of your rib cage. Your upper and middle back is called the thoracic spine. Your thoracic spine has 12 small bones called vertebrae. Your vertebrae form your backbone. …

Radiculopathy | Johns Hopkins Medicine

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Radiculopathy describes a range of symptoms produced by the pinching of a nerve root in the spinal column. The pinched nerve can occur at different areas along the spine (cervical, thoracic or …

9 most likely causes of upper back pain - Medical News …

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Upper Back Pain | Spine-health

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Upper back pain occurs in the thoracic spine, which is often described as the upper back, middle back, or mid-back. Given the strength and stability of the thoracic spine, upper …

Kyphosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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Glossary of Spinal Terms - SpineUniverse

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Sciatica – A lay term indicating pain along the course of a sciatic nerve, especially noted in the back of the thigh and below the knee. Scoliosis – Lateral …

Upper Back Pain: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments

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However, most upper back pain causes involve muscle irritation or joint problems and are usually not a cause for concern. Upper back pain occurring with other …

Upper and Middle Back Pain - Cause, Exam, Treatment, …

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Pain in your upper and middle back may be described as: Aching; Stiffness; Sharp; Burning; Causes. There are any number of reasons your upper and middle back can hurt.

All About Upper Back Pain | Spine-health

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The thoracic spine—also referred to as the upper back or middle back—is designed for stability to anchor the rib cage and protect vital internal organs within the chest. The cervical region of the spine is …

Neuralgia: Types, symptoms, and …

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Neuralgia is a condition that can cause nerve pain. Treatment options include medications and surgery. Learn more about the types of neuralgia here.