Back Pain Relief
UPPER BACK PAIN
Although upper back pain is not a very common spinal disorder, it can cause significant discomfort and pain when it does occur. The most common causes of upper back pain are muscular irritation (myofascial pain) and joint dysfunction. There can be an injury to a disc in the upper back (such as a thoracic herniated disc or degenerated disc) that causes upper back pain, but such injuries are very rare.
Upper back pain can occur as a result of trauma or sudden injury, or it can occur through strain or poor posture over time. As an example of the latter cause, in recent years, upper back pain has become a familiar complaint from people who work at computers most of the day. Often, upper back pain occurs along with neck pain and/or shoulder pain.
Common causes of upper back pain
Prolapsed / Bulged Thoracic Disc
Thoracic Facet Joint Pain
Thoracic Degenerative Disc Disease
Upper Back Muscle Strain
Scheuermann’s Disease
LOWER BACK PAIN
About 8/10 people suffer from lower back pain at some point in their life. In most cases it is not due to serious disease however, the pain intensity can vary from mild to severe and debilitating. Approximately 90% of people will get better within 6 weeks but recurrent episodes are common and sometimes the condition can become chronic (longstanding).
Common causes of lower back pain
Prolapsed Disc & Sciatica
Facet Joint Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Low Back Muscle Strain
Spinal Stenosis
Sacroiliac Joint Pain