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How to help relieve and manage upper back pain through chiropractic care.

The upper back, also known as the thoracic spine, is designed to support your ribs, protect the heart lungs and all of your vital organs. The sternum at the front of the chest and the vertebrae of the back make up the mid back. Upper mid back pain and trapezius pain is very common, it can cause stiffness and pain this may be caused by poor posture from sitting at a desk for 10 hours or muscular and/or joint irritation from lifting or exercising. According to the American Chiropractic Association, half of all working Americans experience some type of back pain symptoms each year.

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How can chiropractic care help my upper back?

Chiropractic care is one way to manage and relieve pain and swelling that is caused by upper back pain. The treatment chiropractic care offers to patients is a safe, non-addictive, non-invasive alternative to over-the-counter pain medications (OTCs) and prescription medications, which may be prescribed to patients in an effort to manage swelling and pain. 

Chiropractic care is a gentle manipulation of the joints of the mid back. Rarely is it uncomfortable for the patient, is often gives instant relief of the back pain. Frequently in this office adjusting the mid back is performed by the Dr. wrapping his arms around your torso like you are getting a bear hug. At this office I use my body weight to aid in moving the joints in the thoracic spine. Often the mid back is fixed stuck in uncomfortable joint positions that cause aggravation to you that require a simple movement adjustment to the mid back.

This is non-addictive, non-invasive therapy, delivered through chiropractors. Chiropractic adjustments aim to lessen joint restrictions or misalignments in the spine and other body joints to decrease inflammation and enhance the function of the affected joint and nervous system. By improving joint mobility and enhancing nervous system function and spinal health, your body can better cope with symptoms resulting from upper back pain.

Below are some of the advantages of chiropractic care and adjustments for upper back pain. ​Reduce pain and discomfort. Improved range of motion. Decreased inflammation. Improved flexibility. Increased muscle tone and strength.

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 In order to determine if chiropractic treatment is suitable for your condition, the chiropractor at Spinal Solutions will conduct a consultation and examination, and if needed, may recommend diagnostic imaging like x-ray or MRI. According to the results of your chiropractic evaluation and consultation, your chiropractor might choose to collaborate with other medical professionals, such as massage therapists, physical therapists, or primary care physicians, to treat your upper back pain.