How can i get rid of unbearable back pain?!


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How can i get rid of unbearable back pain?

I have unbearable upper back pain i've never had upper back pain. Can anyone help me? What causes this pain???


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Upper back pain is caused very often by "forward posture". Sitting at the computer daily is one of the worst offenders. When you sit make sure your shoulders are back. You can roll up a towel and put it behind your lower back to put yourself into the proper position. I would also see a chiropractor for deep tissue massage and adjustments. Here are some exercises to stretch/strengthen the neck, shoulders, and upper back which physical therapists prescribe:

Neck: Chin tucks: lay flat on your bed, bring chin towards chest (you'll feel stretch in back of neck and base of skull), do this 10 times. Side to Side: in same position turn head to left until you feel stretch - hold for 5 seconds, return to normal position. Turn head to right until you feel stretch, hold for 5 seconds, return to normal position. Do this 10 times. Lateral stretch: In same position, tilt head towards shoulder until you feel stretch, hold for 5 seconds, return to normal position. Tilt head towards other shoulder, hold for 5 seconds, return to normal position. Do this 10 times.

Upper back/shoulders: The exercises are called T's I's and Y's. They are so named because you will make the shape of these letters with your body. Lay flat on your bed face down, roll up a hand towel and put it under your forhead (it will align the neck and keep you from squashing your nose). Bring arms out to the side making a "T". Raise and lower arms 10 times. Next bring arms slightly toward head making a "Y" shape. Raise and lower arms 10 times. Next bring arms along side head making a "I" shape. Raise and lower arms 10 times. Next bring arms down along side your body again making a "I" shape. Raise and lower arms 10 times.




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