10 Causes of Upper Back Pain
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Cause #6: Muscle Strain
While exercise is good for overall health and certainly for the upper back, extreme exercise can cause upper back pain. Overworking your muscles leads to strain and muscle fatigue. This can cause muscle soreness which can be painful. This is especially the case when you have not been working out then exercise too hard too soon.
Upper back pain caused by muscle strain usually dissipates within a few days. To prevent upper back pain due to muscle strain, start slow and work your way up. You should also start with warm up exercises to prepare your muscles for the main workouts.
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