The upper back is at a crossroads between the lower back, neck and shoulder blades and is therefore a common place to have pain and dysfunction in runners. Upper back pain between the shoulder blades is a frequent location as is upper back pain with breathing. It can be hard to take in a deep brea...
What Causes Upper Back Pain in Runners?Mid and upper back pain in runners is extremely common due to the normal stresses placed on the area being amplified by the impact of running. The actual pain can be from the thoracic spine, the associated musculature and/or the posterior rib joints. Ribs in ...
Bra Fit, Running and Upper Back Pain in WomenAnother issue that can cause upper back pain in women is when a woman’s bra is not fit properly. Up to 75% of women do not wear the appropriate sportswear and do not know how to correctly choose a sports bra, let alone a regular bra according to the me...
Upper Back Pain TreatmentAs always, you need to find out what the actual problem is before you try treatment on a person. A proper evaluation including history and a complete exam is appropriate when someone is having pain in the upper back. There are several reasons to be evaluated and treated by...