Chiropractic Care and Upper Back Pain Treatment FAQs from a Chiropractor Near You

Has your upper back been sore? Pain in this part of your back can make sitting or doing regular activities uncomfortable but spinal adjustments and other chiropractic services may help bring you relief!

Are you looking for a chiropractor near you? At Elite Family Chiropractic, we offer treatment for upper back pain in three locations — West Pearland, TX, Katy, TX, and East Pearland, TX. Let’s take a look at some FAQs about pain in the upper back, including what kinds of treatment are available:

Why Does My Upper Back Hurt?

You can have aches and pains in this part of your back when there’s something wrong with your upper spine. Injuries, wear and tear, and other causes can lead to this kind of pain. Some of the potential causes of pain in your upper back include the following:

• Muscle tears and other soft tissue injuries
• Arthritis
• Herniated or bulging disc
• Auto accident injuries
• Athletic injuries

What Are the Symptoms of Upper Back Pain?

When this part of your back hurts, you might have multiple symptoms, such as the following:

• Stiffness that affects your range of motion
• Pain in your shoulder or arm
• Pain in your neck
• Headaches
• Pain in your whole upper back or just one side

When Should I Seek Help?

Upper back pain can cause a lot of discomfort — and make it hard to do daily tasks! If you have ongoing symptoms, it’s time to seek help. If your symptoms are becoming worse, that also means you should get treatment.

Does Chiropractic Care Really Ease Pain in the Upper Back?

Yes! Spinal adjustments offer effective treatment for upper back pain. They correct misalignments in spinal discs that trigger inflammation and pain. Removing pressure from nerves in this area helps relieve symptoms.

What Other Kinds of Treatment Help?

Your back pain treatment plan might include multiple services besides chiropractic adjustments, such as the following:

• Stretching and strengthening exercises
• Lifestyle changes
• Spinal decompression
• Soft tissue mobilization

Get Chiropractic Care and Upper Back Pain Treatment from a Chiropractor Near You

Do you need a chiropractor near you to get treatment for upper back pain? Our team at Elite Family Chiropractic can help! Call (832) 437-3414 for our Katy, TX, office, (281) 272-6899 for our West Pearland, TX, location, or (281) 412-9642 for our East Pearland, TX, office.