How can upper back pain occur? Who is susceptible?
 
Upper back pain is a musculoskeletal condition that effects a wide array of people. Most commonly, we think of upper back pain being caused by physically intense activities such as those undertaken by athletes, bodybuilders and construction workers. However, upper back pain can also result from sedentary activities such as those taken on by office workers, truckers and drivers. Essentially, repetitive activities that are done for a long period of time can result in upper back pain; it doesn’t necessarily have to be an activity that is physically intense or exhaustive.

The upper back can be a complicated area of pain and injury as it involves many intricate bones and muscles that are involved in mobility and stability of the respective area. It is important to understand the physiological structure of the upper back in order avoid injury.
 
Physiological Structure of the Upper Back 

The mid and upper back cover the area of the thoracic spine. The thoracic spine makes up half of the vertebrae in the spine (12 out of 24 bones in the spine). The picture below provides a detailed composition of the upper back:

​Are you looking for non-invasive and pharmaceutical-free treatment for your arthritis pain? Chiropractic may be your best option.

Chiropractors are mostly known for treating the spine and back; they’re not commonly known for treating the joints and muscles. The good news is that Chiropractic is rapidly becoming a well-known and beneficial treatment for joints and muscles. Arthritis sufferers rejoice!

 Don’t be Scared. Chiropractor’s don’t Just “Crack” Bones.

Chiropractor’s do much more than just adjustments. In fact, there are over 150 chiropractic techniques used to manipulate the joints, spine and muscles. For those suffering from Arthritis, chiropractors can relieve pain by gently manipulating your soft tissue to stop muscle spasms and relieve tenderness.

Chiropractors Offer Adjustments Plus More

• Ultrasound: People think of ultrasound as imaging technology, but when applied to soft tissues and joints, sound waves can also produce a massaging effect that helps reduce swelling and decrease pain and stiffness.

 

• Electrotherapy: These tiny electric pulses are not painful. They treat soft tissue injuries by stimulating nerves and muscles.

 

• Low-level laser or “cold laser”: This technique uses a non-heat-producing laser or light that penetrates deep into the tissue, sometimes reducing inflammation.

 

• Infrared sauna: Imagine having a hot compress warm up your joints from the inside. These rooms use controlled amounts of heat to relieve pain and increase circulation.

 
The Rich and Famous are Reaping the Benefits of Chiropractic for Arthritis Pain

“My chiropractor used gentle flexing movements (which she called “fluffing”) to keep my joints mobile and to keep the blood flow moving to the cartilage around joints. This approach has brought me back to a state of full integrated healing and strength. Taking a pill to further suppress the immune system to relieve rheumatoid arthritis is not what I would ever recommend or do for myself.”
-Madonna

What is Chiropractic?

​Chiropractic is an alternative medicine that uses a holistic approach for various disorders with focus on manual and / or manipulation of the spine. In other words, chiropractic treatment involves diagnoses and treatment of disorders and injuries involving the musculoskeletal system. 

What type of treatment can I expect?​

Chiropractic treatment is a non-invasive and hands-on form of therapy that focuses on preventive care for disorders related to the spine, pelvis, nervous system and joints. 

​What type of conditions are treatable by Chiropractic?
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• Back pain
• Neck pain
• Knee pain
• Shoulder pain
• Headache
• Strains and sprains
• Work and sports injuries
• Limited range of motion in the back, shoulder, neck or limbs

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Do I have a disorder that is treatable through Chiropractic?

Chiropractors specialize in treatment of the following disorders:

• Arthritis
• Herniated disc
• Sciatica
• Whiplash
• Degenerative disc disease (DDD)
• Short Leg or Leg Length discrepancy
• Repetitive strain injury (RSI)
• Myofascial pain
• Piriformis syndrome
• Spondylosis or spinal osteoarthritis
• Cervicogenic headaches
• Coccydynia