Do you know that there are various causes of pain in the upper left side of the back? Pain in the back may not be so pleasant because it can easily be mistaken for something very serious by people but then, not all pain in the upper back are caused by severe issues. We are going to be having a look at some of the potential causes of the pain in the upper left side of the back.
In this article in line with a publication on Healthline we are going to have a look at some of the causes of pain in the upper left side of the back. Just sit tight and enjoy this article while learning something new.
What Are The Causes Of Upper Left Side Of The Back Pain?
1. Poor Posture – while talking about potential causes of pain in the upper back, there is need to consider posture. The way a person sits for long time may affect the upper back thus causing pain. This is one of the harmless causes of upper left side of the back pain.
2. Muscle strain or sprain may also be the reason why you are feeling pain in the upper back on the left side. The surprising aspect is that, the pain may even feel like a burning sensation or pain when it’s actually nothing so serious to be worried about.
3. Osteoarthritis may also be the cause of the pain you are feeling in the upper left side of the back. Osteoarthritis as we all know has to do with inflammation of the bones in any part of the body and it can also start with the spinal cord.
4. Internal organ problems such as kidney issues, pancreatitis or inflammation of the pancreas may cause pain that radiates to the upper left side of the back. If you start feeling unusual pain in the upper back, the best step to take would be going to the hospital for proper checkup to ascertain what’s wrong.
5. Heart attack or impending heart attack may cause pain in the chest that radiates to the neck, upper back and even the shoulders. This should be treated urgently if you have a history of heart problems so you don’t suddenly lose consciousness.
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