Upper Back Pain

Our health and wellness team takes an integrative approach to treating upper back pain at Unity Chiropractic and Wellness Center. Tackling pain at its source using various non-invasive techniques and therapies optimizes relief and prevent it from coming back. Patients in Beaverton and surrounding areas visit our chiropractors because of the extensive benefits chiropractic care offers plus no drugs or surgical procedures are included in your pain management plan. We do, however, use advanced technology and equipment for diagnostics.

The Upper Back Structure

The strong, stable, and injury resistant thoracic or upper back spine stretches from the mid-back to the neck at one end and the lower back at the other. It keeps the rib cage in place, protects internal organs but offers only limited mobility. Additionally, strong muscles, tendons, and ligaments surround and protect the spinal joints, bones, nerve, and discs.

What Causes Upper Back Pain?

Although remarkably engineered, pain can develop due to repetitive use, strains and sprains from lifting heavy objects, muscle stress, sports or accident injuries, and spinal misalignment. Other pain causes are:

Upper back pain and discomfort may present symptoms in the top or mid back, neck, between the shoulder blades, arm, chest, and areas lower down the body. Tingling, numbness, or weakness may also occur.

The pain may be mild, sharp stabbing or grip like a vice. It can be sudden, gradual, persistent, or intermittent, limit movement, or get worse with activities.

How Our Chiropractor in Beaverton Can Treat Your Pain

Effective pain relief at our clinic starts with an accurate diagnosis and a combination of the right treatment modalities. Your doctor will examine you thoroughly and may even do imaging tests of the spine to check for abnormalities likely to cause pain. Based on the findings, you may receive a combination of chiropractic adjustments and soft tissue rehabilitation.