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What Causes Tightness In Upper Back?
Question: I have tightness in my middle to upper back, like a rubber band.
Brief Answer:
There are several conditions causing it.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. There are different conditions that may cause your symptoms, these include:
1. Muscles strained, or injury to ligaments, muscles of your back.
2. Herniated disc disease.
3. Rheumatismal disease of your column.
4. Bad posture.
5. Viral (Herpes) infection of thoracic nerves, etc.
If you could provide more information about your concern, then I can address better to your condition. Hope this helps. If you have further questions, feel free to ask.
There are several conditions causing it.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. There are different conditions that may cause your symptoms, these include:
1. Muscles strained, or injury to ligaments, muscles of your back.
2. Herniated disc disease.
3. Rheumatismal disease of your column.
4. Bad posture.
5. Viral (Herpes) infection of thoracic nerves, etc.
If you could provide more information about your concern, then I can address better to your condition. Hope this helps. If you have further questions, feel free to ask.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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