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Facts and Tips about Upper Back Pain

If you have upper back pain, you may also have neck pain.
Your upper back is also called your thoracic spine. Your ribs connect to your thoracic vertebrae.
The thoracic spine, also known as the upper back or the mid-back, is the most stable region of the spine. The neck (cervical spine) and low back (lumbar spine) move more than the thoracic spine
One of the thoracic spine's main jobs is to protect the internal organ in the chest cavity (heart, lungs, etc.)
Upper back pain is often caused by a muscle or soft tissue problem.
It's very rare to have a herniated disc in the upper back.
Carrying too much in your backpack can cause upper back pain.