Upper Back Pain
It might be influenced by pregnancy , occupation as working posture t the desk, lifestyle, sports
Service Description
Gravity it might be the most important factor that applies a constant downward force on the body, influencing posture. To hold uprigth posture, the musculer system need to apply equal and opposite forces up to the body to hold the joints in an erect alignment. As the gravity pushes the body down, the muscular system works against this to hold it up. When sitting at the desk, many people adopt a very forward head position as they look at their computer screen, the same situation when looking at the mobile phone screen. This position is much more extreme than the posture adopted while standing as much time in this sitting position is spent and therefore is considered a common postural tendency that casues upper back pain. The most common dysfunctions in the upper back are Hyperkyphosis and Winger Scapula. Potential contributory factors and causes of upper back pain are multiple : • Sedentary occupation, e.g. driving, desk work • Lifestyle • Sport activities, e.g. cycling • Over-compensation related to a past injury Symptoms: • Headaches, neck or shoulder pain • Rounded shoulders • Excessive kyphotic curve • Excessive cervical lordotic curve • Shortened and tight - e.g. levator scapula, upper trapezius • Lengthened and weak - e.g. rhomboids The treatment will identify the factors that cause the condition, massage to the area where is a muscles dysfunction, advanced sports massage techniques to lenghten the short/tight muscles.
Cancellation Policy
1. Reschedule can be done if the appointment is cancelled with more than 24 hours before the time of treatment. 2. Cancellations with less than 24 hours before treatment, will incur the appointment fee. 3. No shows will incur the appointment fee.