Pain on the left side of your upper back and you have no idea why? Left upper back pain can mean different things depending on the symptoms that we may be suffering from. In addition to acute pain in this area, it is also very common for us to have other signs that something is wrong, such as muscle stiffness, sensitivity to touch and even in the most severe cases we can even feel weakness and tingling in other areas of the body, such as The arms and the legs.
In the following oneHOWTO article we explain which are the possible causes of upper back pain on the left side. However, if you have suffered from pain for a long time or have severe symptoms, it is recommended that you go to the doctor for a diagnosis.
Dorsalgia in the upper back left side
One of the reasons why a person may feel pain in the left side of the upper back is back pain. As its name suggests, back pain is back pain that originates from the area of the vertebrae being able to reach both the left and right ridge of the upper part of this area.
Symptoms of back pain
There are many causes that can cause this injury to the left side of the back, the most common being stress, poor posture for a long period of time and trigger points, among others. Back pain is identified by the following symptoms:
- Pain when trying to put yourself in a certain position for a long time.
- Back spasms unexpectedly.
- The pain in the upper back becomes progressively more acute.
- Feeling of heaviness in the area.
- Limitation of any movement, however simple it may be.
If you think you may be suffering from back pain, it is best to you go to your doctor so that I can assess your case and indicate the best treatment.
Levoescoliosis or dorsal scoliosis
Scoliosis can also be a very likely cause of this type of upper back pain. It consists of a deformation of some parts of the area such as the vertebrae, ligaments and ribs, which progressively adopt a concave shape. There are different types of deviations caused by this disease. In our case, when pain occurs on the left side of the upper back, we are talking about a dorsal scoliosis, since it is located in the upper-middle area of the trunk and the curvature is to the left (levoscoliosis).
Symptoms of Levoscoliosis
Among the symptoms of levoscoliosis we find:
- Back pain, especially on the left side due to the direction of the curvature.
- This pain can sometimes reach the legs and can cause immobility.
- The pain is usually much more acute in the morning, reducing when we make the first movements.
- Stiffness and inflammation in the joints.
- Tingling and numbness both in the back and in other areas such as the buttocks and legs.
You may also be interested in this other article on How to Treat Scoliosis.
Osteoarthritis in the spine
Osteoarthritis in the spine is a disease where the vertebral joints that make up this area wear out and end up causing severe pain throughout the upper back. The joint deterioration It is because the cartilage that surrounds them (a strong but flexible tissue) ends up wearing out and, as a consequence, the bones come to rub against each other.
Symptoms of Osteoarthritis
Symptoms that cause osteoarthritis in the spine include the following:
- Inflammation in the joints, especially during changes in atmospheric pressure.
- Tenderness in the affected joints.
- Pain in the upper back that can be on both the left and right sides.
- Intermittent pain in the spine that may get worse with movement.
- Compression and tingling sensation in and around the spine.
You may also be interested in this other article on How to treat osteoarthritis or osteoarthritis.
Myosfacial pain syndrome
Myosfacial pain syndrome is a condition that affects the myosfacial trigger points, that is, those found in the connective tissue of the skeletal muscles or fascia.
Types of trigger points
Trigger points can be of two types:
- Assets: that they hurt without having to stimulate them.
- Dormant: that it is necessary to press so that they hurt.
The main causes for this type of pain are usually either due to a muscle injury in the back, or because of the tension that accumulates in that area due to stress and anxiety.
Symptoms of myosfacial pain syndrome
The symptoms of myosfacial pain syndrome are usually the following:
- Referred pain, that is, if the trigger point is on the left side of the upper back, the discomfort can spread to that area.
- Autonomic nervous system signals such as sweating or crying for no apparent reason.
- Dizziness and imbalances.
- Muscle weakness and stiffness in the areas affected by the trigger point.
If you think you may have myosfacial pain syndrome, it is best to you go to the doctor as soon as possible so that I can put the best solution to your case.
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