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  • What Are the Causes of Upper Back and Chest Pain?

    What Are the Causes of Upper Back and Chest Pain?

    When upper back and chest pain occur together, the symptoms can vary widely depending on the cause or severity. Some people may experience mild discomfort or tightness while others may have sharp or intense pain. This pain may be one-sided (left or right) or on both sides. Below are potential causes of upper back and chest pain appearing at the same time.

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  • Thoracic Spinal Nerves

    Thoracic Spinal Nerves

    The thoracic spine has 12 nerve roots (T1 to T12) on each side of the spine that branch from the spinal cord and control motor and sensory signals mostly for the upper back, chest, and abdomen. Each thoracic spinal nerve is named for the vertebra above it. For example, the T3 nerve root runs between the T3 vertebra and the T4 vertebra. There are 12 thoracic spinal nerve root pairs (two at each thoracic vertebral level), starting at vertebral level T1-T2 and going down to T12-L1.

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  • Anatomy Of The Thoracic Vertebrae And The Rib Cage

    Anatomy Of The Thoracic Vertebrae And The Rib Cage

    The thoracic spine is comprised of 12 vertebrae labeled T1 through T12. The top thoracic vertebra, T1, connects with C7 in the cervical spine above while the bottom thoracic vertebra, T12, connects with L1 in the lumbar spine below. In addition to being connected to adjacent vertebrae, the thoracic vertebrae are also connected to ribs.

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  • Anatomy Of The Thoracic Spine And Pain In The Upper Back

    Anatomy Of The Thoracic Spine And Pain In The Upper Back

    The thoracic spine is the longest region of the spine, and by some measures, it is also the most complex. Connecting with the cervical spine above and the lumbar spine below, the thoracic spine runs from the base of the neck down to the abdomen. It is the only spinal region attached to the rib cage.

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  • Anatomy Of The Thoracic Discs

    Anatomy Of The Thoracic Discs

    There are 24 intervertebral discs in the spine. Of those, 12 are located in the thoracic spine. Each thoracic disc sits between two vertebrae to provide cushioning and shock absorption while preventing the vertebrae from grinding against each other. Thoracic discs tend to be thinner than cervical discs and lumbar discs, which may contribute to the thoracic spine’s relative lack of mobility compared to the neck and lower back. Another distinguishing feature of the thoracic discs is that all but the bottom two interface with ribs.

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  • Muscle Tear in The Rib Cage (Intercostal Muscle Strain) Symptoms and Diagnosis

    Muscle Tear in The Rib Cage (Intercostal Muscle Strain) Symptoms and Diagnosis

    The symptoms of intercostal muscle strain vary and range from debilitating pain to functional limitations in the upper back area.
    Symptoms of Intercostal Muscle Strain - The symptoms of intercostal muscle strain may vary slightly, depending on how the injury occurred, and may include: Sudden, severe upper back/rib pain. Upper back pain or pain in the rib cage may be significant and come on suddenly...

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  • Muscle Tear in The Rib Cage (Intercostal Muscle Strain) Causing Upper Back Pain & Its Causes

    Muscle Tear in The Rib Cage (Intercostal Muscle Strain) Causing Upper Back Pain & Its Causes

    An intercostal muscle strain refers to a muscle injury between two or more ribs. The intercostal muscles, commonly referred to as the intercostals, connect the ribs and help make up the chest wall. When these muscles overstretch or tear, they can cause significant pain in the mid and upper back.

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  • Comprehending and Controlling Persistent Inflammation

    Comprehending and Controlling Persistent Inflammation

    You may be able to manage chronic inflammation with medication and diet changes. Some foods, including leafy greens, nuts, and fruit, may help reduce inflammation in the body. Inflammation refers to your body’s process of fighting against things that harm it, like infections, injuries, and toxins, in an attempt to heal itself. When something damages your cells, your body releases chemicals that trigger a response from your immune system.

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  • Diagnosing Upper Back Pain

    Diagnosing Upper Back Pain

    Compared to other regions of the spine, diagnosing upper back pain can be especially complicated because it has more potential sources of pain, including the ribs connecting at each level of the thoracic spine and several internal organs and muscle groups nearby. While it is sometimes impossible to find the exact cause of a person’s upper back pain, the following three-step process is typically followed to narrow down which causes are more likely.

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  • Symptoms of Upper Back Pain

    Symptoms of Upper Back Pain

    Upper back pain symptoms can differ from person to person. For some, the pain might be mild and go away within a couple of days, but for others, the pain can worsen and interfere with daily tasks. Upper back pain symptoms and treatment plans can vary greatly depending on the problem’s underlying cause.

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