Upper and/or middle back pain can be aggregated when you do activities that involve your upper back muscles. Others notice aching after a long day of sedentary work at their desk. Upper back pain can be due to overused muscles, poor posture, and other triggers making it very uncomfortable to complete everyday tasks. You may not notice your back pain until you engage in golf, tennis, or other leisure activities. Or you may be one of the unfortunate people who wake up in the morning to back pain.

• Your upper/middle back (or thoracic spine) runs from the base of your neck to the bottom of your ribcage.
• Muscle overuse/repetitive use or pinched nerve can cause radiating upper back pain. Often this can be from athletics, lifting, and jobs requiring more upper body engagement.
• Poor posture over prolonged periods causes muscle deconditioning resulting in strained ligaments and muscles.
• Traumatic injury (from accidents) can cause disc, muscle, and ligament injury affecting the support in your spine and upper back.
• Osteoarthritis and the breakdown of cartilage can result in upper back dysfunction and pain.

Denise Semple & Associates in Burlington offers successful treatments for upper and middle back pain symptoms. We have registered therapists (both physiotherapy and osteopathy) who have extensive training and education in upper back pain and dysfunction. After a thorough assessment, we can help determine the underlying cause of your upper back pain and create an individualized treatment plan. Our team of practitioners can work together to help you feel better today. Some treatments include but are not limited to:

• Manual passive care and mobilization
• Exercise programs: muscle strengthening and stretching
• Ultrasound or laser therapy
• Hot & cold treatments
• Acupuncture
• Postural reeducation
  ● Lifting retraining
  ● Massage Therapy