Chiropractic And Upper Back Pain & Neck Pain in Olympia WA

Upper back pain in Olympia WA can be a debilitating condition that can stop a patient from regular activities of daily living, work and even getting enough sleep to start the day. The most common presentation we see for upper back pain, is constant burning in the upper back and nothing alleviates the pain.

Muscle spasms are the chief instigator in the upper back region, so the key question is what causes muscle spasms in the upper back. The answer is quite simple, poor posture caused by repetitive stress or injuries in the past.

Once you lose a natural Posture, your upper back begins to slouch over which creates an in balance with your neck, mid back and lower back. Therefore, the muscles need to work even harder trying to hold your posture in place. This is what creates that constant sharp achy sensation in the upper back that can lead to chronic pain and headaches

New solutions to chronic upper back pain in Olympia WA

The good news is there is help, there are natural therapies that can help restore normal posture and eliminate future complications.

Chiropractic and massage are the leaders in natural healthcare and are very effective at decreasing pain and restoring normal function in the mid back region helping to decrease or stop upper back pain and muscle spasms. Chiropractic and massage is covered by most insurance carriers and has shown to be effective as a modality.

Other therapies that are effective at decreasing upper back pain:

• Physical therapy
• Acupuncture
• Rolfing
• Acupressure
• Home exercises
• Posture correction exercises
• Weight loss

The next time you have chronic upper back pain, or sharp pain in the upper back, ask yourself what is causing this and assess your posture and see if it is the root cause of your pain. If it is the root cause of the pain it's crucial to address it as soon as possible because upper back postural issues get worse over time. The sooner you can address the problem the easier it is to correct!