What causes upper back tension?

Answer 1

If you are experiencing upper Back pain it may likely be caused by a muscle imbalance. Muscle imbalances are the source of many types of muscle pain. This is typically a result of doing work involving the opposing muscle groups such as the so called "mirror" muscles without working out the antagonist muscles enough or none at all. If you are doing a lot of bench presses or push-ups but do little pull ups or lat pull downs and rowing movements you can develop upper back pain. The solution is to start doing those other exercises. I would also do some shrugs and reverse flys to work the traps and rotator cuffs as well since these are probably out of balance too. Be sure to warm up and stretch regularly as well.

Secondly, improving posture is important. An improvement in posture usually results from a balanced physical workout regimen. Maintaining correct posture on a daily basis is very important to allow your spine to maintain proper alignment reducing compression on your disks and nerves and allow healing. If upper back pain is do to nerve compression of the upper spine it is typically because of stooping or hunching forward. Again, a well balanced workout will promote proper posture over time.

Answer 2

Many different reasons. Maybe a pulled or strained muscle. you may have whats called a Subluxation. this is a term used by Doctors of Chiropractic to describe the misalignment of the spine resulting in nerve pressure or irritation. (commonly known as pinched nerves) Subluxations of the vertebrae of the spine are by far the most common type. Even the slightest misalignment can produce pressure and irritation upon nerves, effecting improper communication of vital nerve impulses to the organs, cells, and tissue of the body. The greater the misalignment, the greater the possibility of its affecting a nerve, and to a more severe degree. The more severe the subluxation, the more discomfort, pain, and often disabling illness that can result. info from http://www.backontrackinc.com/subluxation.htm

Answer 3

Upper back pain in the center. Feel it while twisting or turning and can feel every step I take. Lots of burping which relieves it for a bit but it is frequent. Been two days now and increases lying down. Under a lot of stress- can it be from that? Hoping not a symptom of heart attack (but no shortness of breath).

Answer 4

No contributor to this site can diagnose illnesses, diseases or pregnancy over the internet, nor is it the purpose of this site for them to do so. The best that can be offered is general advice which can never be personal to anyone asking a question as we are not aware of all the circumstances. If you are truly worried about your condition then you must seek local medical attention.

Answer 5

stress!!!!

Sitting in one position for long periods of time.

slouching

Answer 6

upper left back pain and upper left abdominal pain relation is disk herniation or inflammation in backbone .