The main symptom of muscular upper back injuries is PAIN. The muscles of the upper back and shoulders can be very painful when damaged. The upper back muscle pain might be steady or it might come and go depending on the specific nature of the injury. The pain is often made worse when the patient performs certain movements or activities. This makes prompt treatment of upper back pain of outmost importance.
Muscle spasm is relatively common in upper back muscle pain and injuries. Back muscle spasm is when the muscle contracts violently and uncontrollably. This condition is similar to a “charlie horse” and can be agonizing in a large back or shoulder muscle.
Tight back muscles or regional stiffness are also common when we are experiencing upper back muscle pain. There might be a “pulling” or abnormal “stretching” feeling when the back muscles are used. This feeling is most common when reaching for something with the arms.
In treatment of upper back pain, a technique that is called sports medicine acupuncture can be a highly effective form of treatment for anybody requiring fast, safe and effective musculoskeletal pain and injury relief.
When using Sports Medicine Acupuncture for upper back muscle pain relief, Traditional Chinese Medicine is combined with integrative orthopedic and rehabilitation techniques of both Western and Eastern medicine.
Musculo-skeletal injuries can often be the result of a deeper internal imbalance than just the local site of injury. In addition to using local rehabilitation techniques to treat upper back muscle pain, often acupuncture treatment involves selecting points to support a more lasting recovery.
Optimum results in treatment of upper back pain, are achieved by addressing internal organ imbalances. A healthy internal balance feeds and supports overall muscle vitality. This wholistic approach can significantly speed recovery and reduce the chances of injury occurring elsewhere.
