See Our Chillicothe, OH, Chiropractor for Upper Back Pain
Upper back pain can be unbearable. Back pain results from a rough workday or intense workout. How do you know when it’s a serious issue? The Hanes Total Healthcare Center team shares the signs that it’s time to seek chiropractic help.
Help from Our Chiropractor
If you’ve followed the traditional home remedies of ice and heat therapy and resting your upper back, the pain should subside after a day. And you should feel less pain each day. However, if you follow these steps and nothing changes, there is probably something more than simple muscle overuse.
Any time you work a muscle that you haven’t in a while or work it more than usual. You feel the soreness. It’s usually easy to recognize. If the pain you feel is sharp, shooting, or burning pain it’s best to seek our chiropractor.
Concerning Additional Symptoms
When you have upper back pain that is accompanied by any of the following symptoms, its a sign of a severe issue:
- Tingling or numb extremities
- Swelling, redness, and tenderness
- Headaches
- Fever or high temperatures
- Weight loss
- Neck pain
Due to an Accident
You should seek care if your upper back pain starts after an accident. This can include anything from a tumble at home to work-related injuries. In addition, pain can be due to an injury in the spinal column, which likely won’t go away on its own.
Schedule an Appointment with Our Chillicothe, OH, Chiropractor
You are neither helpless nor hopeless if you suffer from upper back pain. Schedule a visit to Hanes Total Healthcare Center by calling (740) 772-5957 today.
