Chronic upper back pain is not as common as lower back pain. The thoracic spine, sometimes called the upper or middle back, consists of 12 vertebrae and is used mainly for stability. The lower back and neck portions of the spine are more mobile. For that reason, the upper back is less susceptible to injury than the lower back or neck.

That does not mean, though, that the pain is any less severe when an injury does occur. Sports injuries and other types of damage (such as those due to automobile accidents and strains) can cause severe muscle pain in the upper back. In addition, joint dysfunction or a herniated disc can create unbearable pain. It's necessary to treat chronic upper back pain where it originates in order to find relief.

MendMeShop ultrasound therapy has been shown to provide relief to the aching muscles affected by chronic upper back pain. When used in conjunction with proper exercise and posture, many patients are finding complete resolution to the chronic pain. MendMeShop Therapeutic Ultrasound uses a technique of pulsed ultrasound to reach deep into the muscle tissue. The vibration of the injured tissue creates heat, and the heat increases the blood flow.

When used in conjunction with MendMeShop Lavender Infusion Ultrasound Gel, the healing nutrients begin working on the injured tissue. If you've been diagnosed with chronic upper back pain, it may be time to bring home the benefits of proven-effective ultrasound therapy.