Upper back pain
Tightness between the shoulder blades that builds through the day. Mid-back adjustments and mobility work you can repeat at your desk.
Common causes
- Rounded posture at a desk or behind the wheel
- Long stretches without moving
- Breathing high in the chest when stressed
A typical plan
- Visit 1 to 2: mid-back adjustments and soft-tissue work
- Week 2 to 4: thoracic mobility and posture strength
- Then: micro-breaks and a five-minute daily reset
Try this today
Open books: 8 per side, lying on your side.
Stop if it causes sharp pain. If it doesn’t help within a week, come see us.
Questions about upper back pain
Why does it hurt more at the end of the day?
Muscles that hold you in one position tire out. Moving every 30 to 45 minutes helps as much as any treatment.
Not a diagnosis. Numbness, weakness, loss of bladder or bowel control, fever with back pain, or pain after a fall or accident? Get urgent care first.