Pain / Upper Back

Cervical Disc Herniation, also called a slipped disk or ruptured disk, occurs when a tear in the tough outer covering of a spinal disc allows the spongy center to bulge out. A cervical disc herniation occurs in the part of the spine in the neck, or cervical region.

Upper back pain can worsen when lying down or sleeping. Learn why it happens, what causes it, underlying symptoms, and treatment options for upper back pain.

A pinched nerve in the upper back or under the shoulder blade can be painful. Learn the causes, symptoms, care and treatment options for this common condition.

Muscle spasms in your upper back can be uncomfortable and painful. Pain relief starts by knowing why you get them and how to treat them.

Upper back pain before and after sleeping can be brought on by poor posture, overuse injuries, excess sitting and hunching. One often overlooked cause we'll examine is sleeping position.