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Pain in the upper or mid back is uncommon than lower back or neck pain.  Upper back pain  is not a cause for  worry sometimes ; however, it can be painful, uncomfortable, and tiresome. Treatment may include such as take a break, rest and gentle exercises like stretching and strengthening of muscles and consult a physical therapist in case your pain still persist. Causes Of upper and middle back pain are: Poor posture Repetitive movement Muscle strain Injury to ligament, muscle and discs that support your  spine A pinched nerve Treatment Stretches for the upper back muscles and strengthening the upper back muscles Pectoral stretch :   Hold 15 to 30 seconds. Repeat 3 times. Trapezius stretch:  Hold this position  for  15 to 30 seconds. Repeat 3 times. Thoracic Extension:  Hold this position for 15 to 20 seconds. Repeat 3 times. Scapular squeeze:  Hold 15 to 30 seconds. Repeat 3 times. Search Results Web results M yofas...

What is Text neck?                  Text Neck is an overuse syndrome or a repetitive stress injury to the neck caused by holding your head in a very forward and downward position for extended periods of your time. When holding your head during this position, excessive amounts of tension are created within the deep muscles of your neck and across the shoulders causing both acute and chronic neck pain. The increased incidence of the pain is because of the increasing popularity and hour’s people spend on devices like smart phones, e-readers, iPads and tablets leading to Poor posture. The image below shows Poor posture and spine damage There is extra stress on the muscles, disc and ligaments of our neck with this forward head posture. Roughly a head weighs about 10-12 pounds . But the pressure on our neck increases as we look down. The longer down we look, the more we stress the muscles discs and ligaments i...

Diabetes is a disease that happens  when your blood glucose is simply too high. Glucose is your main source of energy and comes from the food you eat. Over time having an excess amount of glucose in your blood can cause health problem. You can take steps to manage your diabetes and stay healthy. In patients, exercise can help to cut back insulin requirements in two ways. It increases the body’s sensitivity to insulin and it enhances the more  structured  utilization of glucose. Exercise helps lower blood glucose levels. Hence it can help to take care of overall diabetic control. Many diabetics are overweight and few even have cardiovascular issues. Physiotherapists suggest  Aerobic and Resistance exercises . Physiotherapists teach patients specific exercise to enhance function and glycemic control. A healthy diet and exercises are recommended both for prevention and for individuals already diagnosed with this condition. Your physiothera...