Symptoms Of Upper Back Pain
Upper back pain is the pain felt in the upper portion of human torso. However, it is not limited to upper back alone and can include pain of neck, shoulders, arms and hands. It is because the upper back is made up of neck, arms and shoulders connected to the spinal chord. The spinal chord consists of seven small structures called vertebrae. The neck is attached to the spinal chord through nerves that further extend up to the arms and hands. These nerves also go to the brain where they are attached to the skull. This whole structure is held together by some muscles and ligaments which are the points of origin of upper back pain.

Some of the main causes of upper back pain are:
* Muscular irritations or improper movement of joints are the most common causes of upper back pain.
* Disc injuries in the upper back.
* Excessive or no exercise.
* Sitting or standing in a wrong posture.

Some of the symptoms of upper back pain are:

* Pain: The pain could be sudden or chronic. Chronic pain is experienced for a very long time (say 5 or 6 months). The pain may be felt constantly or at a regular interval. It may stay in the same area or move to other parts of the body. This pain is either dull or a sharp one.
* Weakness: Person suffering from upper back pain may experience sudden weakness which might make it difficult for him/her to perform everyday activities properly. He/she won't be able to stand properly, lift any object, etc.
* Strong pain in legs, arms and hand.
* Bowel problem.
* Strong back pain accompanied with fever and weight loss. Sometimes the symptoms of cancer are also visible.
* Stiff muscles early after waking up in the morning.
* Sudden tightness in neck, back, arms or legs.
* Numbness is another symptom of upper back pain. Numbness occurs when the nerve impulses are not able to reach brain.