My mother has a pain in upper back side she has gerd and fatty liver problem a year ago, plss help how to relieve from this back pain, is this due to liver problem.

Question

Upper back pain can occur anywhere between the base of the neck and the bottom of the rib cage. Upper back pain may be caused by injuries or fractures, poor posture, disk problems or other issues, such as arthritis.The common causes of upper back pain stem from inflammation and micro-tears in the muscles, tendons and ligaments of the upper back or from arthritis, herniated disks, vertebral stenosis, or misalignments in the thoracic or cervical spine.A combination of rest, over-the-counter pain medications, and using a heating pad or ice pack can help reduce swelling, relax muscles, and promote healing. You can also visit physiotherapy clinics for drug free treatment option.

Rahul (Pt) · Accepted Answer

Upper back pain can occur anywhere between the base of the neck and the bottom of the rib cage. Upper back pain may be caused by injuries or fractures, poor posture, disk problems or other issues, such as arthritis.The common causes of upper back pain stem from inflammation and micro-tears in the muscles, tendons and ligaments of the upper back or from arthritis, herniated disks, vertebral stenosis, or misalignments in the thoracic or cervical spine.A combination of rest, over-the-counter pain medications, and using a heating pad or ice pack can help reduce swelling, relax muscles, and promote healing. You can also visit physiotherapy clinics for drug free treatment option.