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What causes soreness and pain in the upper back?

Nov 13, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Chen Jian
Introduction
In general, back soreness may be related to overexertion, poor posture, cervical spondylosis, back fasciitis, osteoporosis, and other causes. Patients are advised to promptly visit a hospital and follow medical instructions for treatment. Incorrect sitting, standing, or sleeping postures can increase the burden on back muscles, leading to soreness. In daily life, it is important to maintain a balanced diet and appropriately consume vitamins and protein.

Back pain is usually associated with factors such as overexertion, poor posture, cervical spondylosis, back fasciitis, and osteoporosis. Patients are advised to seek timely medical attention at a hospital and follow medical advice for treatment. Specific analysis is as follows:

1. Overexertion: Prolonged physical labor or maintaining the same posture for extended periods can lead to excessive tension and fatigue in the back muscles, manifesting as soreness and stiffness in the back, possibly accompanied by mild muscle spasms. It is recommended to rest appropriately and avoid maintaining the same posture for long durations.

2. Poor posture: Incorrect sitting, standing, or sleeping postures increase the burden on back muscles, leading to soreness, and may be accompanied by discomfort in the neck and shoulders. It is recommended to adjust sitting, standing, and sleeping postures to maintain proper alignment.

3. Cervical spondylosis: Trauma or degenerative changes in the cervical spine may compress nerve roots, causing back pain along with symptoms such as neck pain, stiffness, numbness, and weakness in the upper limbs. Patients should take medications such as chlorzoxazone tablets, eperisone hydrochloride tablets, and naproxen sodium tablets under a doctor's guidance to aid recovery.

4. Back fasciitis: Inflammation of the back fascia caused by exposure to cold, dampness, or trauma can result in localized soreness, possibly accompanied by muscle tightness and spasms. Patients are advised to use medications such as eperisone hydrochloride tablets, celecoxib capsules, and meloxicam capsules under medical supervision to alleviate symptoms.

5. Osteoporosis: Factors such as aging and estrogen deficiency after menopause may cause bones to become thinner and weaker, leading to back pain accompanied by symptoms like reduced height and kyphosis (hunchback). Patients need to follow medical advice and take medications such as alendronate sodium tablets, vitamin AD soft capsules, and oyster calcium carbonate tablets for treatment.

In daily life, it is important to maintain a balanced diet and consume adequate vitamins and protein—such as broccoli and eggs—which help enhance immune function and promote overall health.

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