Your upper and middle back area runs from the base of your neck to the bottom of your rib cage. Many issues can cause pain in this area, such as overuse, poor posture, or a pinched nerve.

Neck pain and shoulder pain ... muscle is located at the side and back of your neck, on each side. It lifts up the scapula bone that connects your upper arm and collarbone. To stretch: Stand ...

If a disc herniates in the neck or upper ... back on a table or bed with the bottom of your neck in line with the edge. Slowly and gently lower your head backward and let it hang. If this makes ...