Thorax Complaints (Upper Back Pain)
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General information
Many people suffer from back pain to a greater or lesser extent in their lives. These are often lower back pains. But high back pain or thorax complaints are also more common. The upper back is also called the thoraxic spine. The thoraxic part of the spine has 12 vertebrae to which the ribs are attached. Due to the structure of the thoraxic spine, the ribs and the sternum, relatively little movement is possible.
Symptoms
Upper back pains often develop gradually. Upper back pains manifest themselves in many ways. Some people experience a sharp and stabbing pain at a specific location in the upper back. Other patients suffer from thoraxic spine stiffness. Most upper back complaints are related to pain in the lower part of the neck and in between the shoulders. Turning and stretching the back is experienced as difficult. Activities such as prolonged office work or the lifting of heavy objects can cause upper back pains. Upper back pains can radiate to other areas such as the chest, neck or arms.
Causes
The cause is often mobility problems of the spine itself. The various back joints do not function optimally. Incorrect posture, repetitive movement and working with your arms above your head can be the cause. Stress can play a signifcant role in the development and sustainability of upper back complaints. Sudden pressuring of the upper back, for example from lifting wrong or making a wrong move can also cause upper back complaints. Wearing a back brace or posture corrector can offer a solution.
