My experience!

Upper back pain is a feeling commonly experienced by extreme body builders, labor workers, and basically, all kinds of people. The presence of pain in the upper back could be a symptom of a lung disease. This condition can also result from too much strain being put upon the back. It could also be due to some other respiratory dysfunction. Being exposed to too much heat then suddenly change to extreme cold, a situation common to office workers is another reason to experience upper back discomfort. Too much sweating that is being dried by placing the back in front of an electric fan is another factor that might lead to an aching upper back.

Stress can also lead to upper back pain. This condition is called psychosomatic. This means that there is no physical caused present but that the pain is mental in nature. Severe fatigue is another caused for experiencing upper back strain. Lying in bed for too long which produces bed sores can also lead to upper back pain. Tuberculosis, a condition where in the lungs is deteriorating due to bacterial infection is another caused for having back pains.

The severity of upper back pain can already give you an idea of the seriousness of your health condition. This could be alleviated by having a good back massage. Ingesting pain killers is another solution to temporarily stop the pain. Applying menthol liniment or stick pads to the painful area is another temporary cure to this discomfort. But if the pain still persists, you should probably consult a doctor as soon as possible to avoid late diagnosis of your condition.