Musculoskeletal & Orthopedic
Upper Back Pain Treatment in Hinjewadi, Pune
Upper back pain is usually a stiffness problem before it is a strength problem. The mid-back stops rotating and extending, and the muscles between the shoulder blades work overtime to compensate. Treatment restores movement to the thoracic spine and ribs, then builds the endurance that stops the ache returning by mid-afternoon.
The signs we look for
- Aching or burning between the shoulder blades
- Stiffness turning your trunk, or taking a deep breath
- Symptoms that arrive predictably by mid-afternoon at a desk
- A sense of needing to stretch or crack the mid-back constantly
- Tension that travels up into the neck
What treatment achieves
- A mid-back that rotates and extends properly again
- Endurance so the ache stops returning every afternoon
- Less associated neck tension and fewer headaches
- A short daily routine that fits into a working day
The clinician who will see you first
“A patient who does the right movement ten times a day beats a patient who comes to the clinic three times a week and does nothing in between. Every time.”
Dr. Priya Trivedi
Founder & Clinical Director
Seventeen years and more than three and a half thousand patients have taught me one thing: people do not want to be sold a treatment. They want to be understood, told the truth about what is possible, and then treated properly. O2 Revive grew out of that — I built it so a patient recovering from a knee replacement and a client planning her brows could walk into the same calm room and both be looked after by someone qualified to decide what they actually need.
- 17+
- Years in practice
- 11000+
- Patients treated
What most people can expect
This responds well and usually quickly, because the underlying problem is most often stiffness plus poor endurance rather than damage. Keeping it away depends on the daily routine and the desk setup rather than on continued treatment.
Recovery varies between individuals. Your clinician will give you a realistic timeline at your assessment.
Questions we get asked
What are the common causes of upper back pain?
Upper back pain can have several causes, including: Muscle strain or tension Poor or prolonged posture Prolonged sitting or computer use Repetitive movements Heavy lifting Sports injuries Stiffness in the thoracic spine Problems involving the shoulder or neck Stress and muscle tension Less commonly, upper back pain can be related to conditions involving the nerves, bones, lungs, heart, or other internal organs.
What are the symptoms of upper back pain?
Symptoms can vary depending on the cause. You may experience: Aching or stiffness between the shoulder blades Muscle tightness Pain when sitting for long periods Pain with bending or twisting Pain when taking certain movements Discomfort around the ribs or shoulder blades Pain extending toward the neck or shoulders Reduced upper-back movement
Can physiotherapy help upper back pain?
Yes. Physiotherapy can help many types of upper back pain. Treatment may include: Mobility exercises Upper-back and shoulder strengthening Postural and ergonomic advice Manual therapy when appropriate Breathing and movement exercises Activity modification Education about pain and recovery Your treatment programme should be tailored to your symptoms and goals.
Often confused with, or seen alongside
Frozen Shoulder
A shoulder that has slowly stopped moving, treated in the stage it is actually in.
Tennis Elbow / Golfer's Elbow
Pain on the outside or inside of the elbow that flares with gripping and lifting.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Numbness, tingling and night-time hand pain from a compressed median nerve.
Wrist Pain
Wrist pain assessed properly — joint, tendon or nerve — before anything is treated.
Arthritis & Osteoarthritis
Joint pain and stiffness managed with graded loading, not rest.
Knee Pain & Swelling
Knee pain and swelling traced back to what is actually causing it.
Start with an assessment
Leave your number and a clinician calls you back. We will tell you honestly whether upper back pain treatment is what you need — and what it would involve.
Not sure if upper back pain is what you need?
Start with an assessment. We will tell you honestly what will help — and what will not.