Upper Body Pain Relief
- Neck, Head, Shoulder and Jaw (TMJ) Treatment -
When upper back pain occurs, it is typically due to long-term poor posture (extremely common with office workers) or an injury that overpowers the thoracic spine’s sturdiness.
If the upper back becomes painful, it is typically for one of the following two reasons:
Muscular irritation. The shoulder girdle attaches by large muscles to the scapula (the shoulder blade) and the back of the rib cage. These large upper back muscles are prone to developing strains or tightness that can be painful and difficult to alleviate. Muscular irritation in the upper back is typically due to either de-conditioning (lack of strength) or overuse injuries (such as repetitive motions).
Joint dysfunction. Either from a sudden injury or natural degeneration due to aging, joints in the thoracic spine can become dysfunctional and painful. Some examples could include a facet joint’s cartilage or joint capsule tearing
If upper back pain becomes bad enough to limit activities, it usually feels like a sharp, burning pain localised to one spot or a general ache that can flare up and possibly spread to the shoulder, neck, or elsewhere.
The Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) is the hinge connecting your jaw to your skull. It allows you to do things like talk, laugh, and chew, and enables your jaw to move up and down and side to side. The TMJ can be responsible for headaches, migraines, shoulder and back pain.
A regular, short 30 minute treatment will help reduce the pain associated with long hours sitting at a desk and prevent recurring symptoms linked to poor posture.