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Q: Upper back pain after exercise
asked by: DoctorQuestion on May 12th, 2009
Ive had lower back pain from past minor accidents and long hours of sitting job. A week ago took an aerobics fitness class at the gym called "step fit" followed by "barbell blast" total of 1.5 hrs.
It felt really really tiring and hard on my back. However I didnt feel anything break or like a disc slip or anything during the exercise.
The last week Ive had on and off pain in my upper back feels like a disc has herneited or rupterd but just slightly. The other morning after lying on my back for 20 mins I got excruciating pain in my upper back. My back became all tight happens some times. I cannot goto a doctor here in canada since no insurance.
Its been a week now the pain is not that bad and only intermittent. Occurs mostly in certain positions. should I rest in bed or start exercising at gym like stretches? swimming? light weights (10 pounds)? Pleasseeeeeee anyone any recommendations greatly appreciated.


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Sam Visnic
replied on May 17th, 2009
Back Pain Answer A6607
Your question involves the upper back pain you are experiencing after exercise.

It is important to identify exactly where you feel the pain. The reason for this is because it is very difficult to herniate a disc in the thoracic spine, and much more likely in the lumbar (lower back). Due to the lack of information about where the pain is, a safe course may include a heat pack on the area for about 10 minutes, followed by light "cat/cow" type movements while on your hands and knees.

This may be the best place to start, followed by light stretching.





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