Back Pain

How do I treat upper back pain?

I am having upper back pain that whenever I strain it either by working out or by throwing hard (I'm a baseball player), it gets extremely tight and it becomes hard to breathe for some reason. Are these back spasms? And how should I treat the pain? My back feels tight all the time but whenever I twist too hard is when I can't breathe and it gets extremely tight.

Public Comments

1. when my back hurts its usually because i'm using a new bra. and i'm not used of it. but since youre a baseball player im guesiing youre a guy so that didn't help
2. do yoga.
3. I think you have strained your back from over-exerting yourself. You may need to rest from all physical sports/exercises until it improves. In the mean time hot pads on the area may assist. If the pain persists longer than 48 hours or so see your GP.
4. The most common cause for upper back pain originates from muscular irritation, but the fact that it's hard for you to breathe may indicate a pinched nerve. The two most common reasons for a pinched nerve are a herniated disc and muscle imbalances. There are a few methods you can try to eliminate the pain, but unless you know for sure the reason for your pain, some of this may or may not work. -join manipulation, usually performed by chiropractors -deep massage or massage therapy -acupuncture -analgesics : non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs Try a massage with Tiger Balm. This helps a lot in cases like yours.