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upper back pain

MuscleRage Posts: 203 Joined: 2001/12/09	2002/01/30, 03:37 PM I have had a stinging pain on the upper part of my spine. I have only had it for about two days. What should I do about it? It feels almost like a needle poking into my spine.
rpacheco Posts: 3,770 Joined: 2001/12/13	2002/01/30, 04:18 PM When did you first experience this pain...during a workout? If you injured it during weight training, you'll probably need to rest it as you use it a lot during upper body work. When I had lower back pain, I took Doan's pills and applied a little bit of unscented Ben Gay to help relax it. It could be as minor as muscle spasm, but don't risk getting it really injured. If the pain continues even after a few days rest, consult your doc.
ltroisi Posts: 764 Joined: 2001/11/06	2002/01/30, 10:50 PM ICE and advil.
sanddevil Posts: 31 Joined: 2002/01/13	2002/01/30, 11:59 PM My main question is the same as rpacheco on how it started. For right now all I can say is Ice the area and take meds for pain. Hopefully its just a muscle problem.
MuscleRage Posts: 203 Joined: 2001/12/09	2002/02/22, 01:54 PM it started during the wrestling season and got worse and worse. it calms down once and a while and then comes back.
mikencharleston Posts: 1,585 Joined: 2002/01/09	2002/02/25, 07:48 AM I'm not big on running to the doc's but have a personally healthy respect for back injuries. If it's persisting, I'd have it checked out.