Upper-mid Back Pain Only After Sleeping

[quiXilver]

For about 6 weeks I have been experiencing mid back pain when I wake up in the morning.  The pain is so bad, I cannot go back to sleep, and NO position change helps.  I must get out of bed and start walking around or sit in a chair for the pain to start going away.  After an hour or two, the pain basically disappears.  The pain seems to be emanating from my spine, and tensing up the back muscles nearest the spine.  

I have been seeing a chiropractor/massage therapist for about 4 weeks now, and it has not helped, because the pain is only after I sleep!

I am 23 years old. I help my dad deliver produce 2 times a week in the morning, and I am also a full time sales associate at Sears selling electronics (which I'm on my feet all day.)  That may cause a little lower back pain, but it goes away when I'm not working.

I have used a contour pillow, slept in all different kinds of positions (back and both sides), I always sleep with a full body pillow, and nothing has seemed to help.

I would appreciate any suggestions, thanks!

[ross52066]

More info. about my situation.  I saw a physical therapist and I had T2, T3 and T4 out of place.  She was able to, what PT's call, "mob" them and I slept all night.  I still have some pain but I've only been once.  She's recommending about 3 times a week.  Helped tremendously!    

[kksumner]

Thank You! My back pain/sleep issue has been resolved as a result of your comment. After doing these exercises, which are SO easy, I slept an entire night PAIN FREE!! Not 80%, but 100% pain free. Again, thank you for sharing this information.

For others looking for similar results read nardo2K (Jan12 2011) post!!

This is what I did:

I started with the "Press-Ups" just doing 6 reps of 10, throughout the day. I hold each "Press-Up" for 5 seconds. At first I could only raise up to my forearms, because this movement cause some discomfort in my mid to lower back. I now start with a couple of press-ups just resting on the forearms and then transition to the full press-ups.

I used the sites that nardo2K posted, which I found to be very helpful:
http://www.physioadvisor.com.au/assets/256/images/13002256(400x400).jpg  Here's a good video http://www.cyberpt.com/cptvid32.asp

Some background:
I am a college student and I am in very good physical shape. Being a student, I find myself either hunched over a textbook studying, on the computer working on homework, or slouching over a small desk taking notes during lecture. I spend about 8-10hrs/day in a "bent" position. All of these activities lead to a compression down in my lower back.
My symptoms were the same as all of the other posts. I pretty much have not had any pain-free sleep in 7months. I had been to a couple different chiropractors and massage therapists, to which no one had an actual solution - just temporary fixes. These "Press-Ups" have completely fixed my problem!!

THANK YOU!!

[kksumner]

Thank You! My back pain/sleep issue has been resolved as a result of your comment. After doing these exercises, which are SO easy, I slept an entire night PAIN FREE!! Not 80%, but 100% pain free. Again, thank you for sharing this information.

For others looking for similar results read nardo2K (Jan12 2011) post!!

This is what I did:

I started with the "Press-Ups" just doing 6 reps of 10, throughout the day. I hold each "Press-Up" for 5 seconds. At first I could only raise up to my forearms, because this movement cause some discomfort in my mid to lower back. I now start with a couple of press-ups just resting on the forearms and then transition to the full press-ups.

I used the sites that nardo2K posted, which I found to be very helpful:
http://www.physioadvisor.com.au/assets/256/images/13002256(400x400).jpg  Here's a good video http://www.cyberpt.com/cptvid32.asp

Some background:
I am a college student and I am in very good physical shape. Being a student, I find myself either hunched over a textbook studying, on the computer working on homework, or slouching over a small desk taking notes during lecture. I spend about 8-10hrs/day in a "bent" position. All of these activities lead to a compression down in my lower back.
My symptoms were the same as all of the other posts. I pretty much have not had any pain-free sleep in 7months. I had been to a couple different chiropractors and massage therapists, to which no one had an actual solution - just temporary fixes. These "Press-Ups" have completely fixed my problem!!

THANK YOU!!

[ross52066]

I've had this same issue for about 6 years now on and off.  I've found a  chiropractor that does the following routine that has helped.  5 minutes of heat packs on your back.  Deep massage with an electric vibration device for about 1 minute.  Diathermy treatment for about 5 minutes.  Chiropractic adjustment to back and neck.  Followed up with 5 minutes on a deal they call their "spinealator."  The table where you move back and forth over a set of bumps so as to massage your spine and traction it out a little bit at a time.  Hope this recommendation helps somebody else!  Talk to your chiropractor.  

[schvonne]

Hi all
Just to add my bit to the above comments.
I've developed back ache for the first time which I've had since late june. it started after some heavy lifting in the garden. I'm fine during the day but like a lot of you guys after 5 hours in bed it is unbearable and wakes me up.
I keep my self in good shape by running and gym work I'm 52  5 ft 10 tall and weigh 165lbs I've of tried stretching and back strengthening which hasn't improved my night time pain. I then tried self massage by lying on tennis balls which pin pointed exactly where the pain was located (both sides of the spine in both mid back muscles).
I then realised that if I kept my weight off these muscles whilst sleeping, I could aleviate the piain.
Last night I slept on my back as I have been doing, but this time I had my bum and shoulders supported by soft pillow which left my mid back having minimal contact with my memory foam mattress. I have had the first night of pain free sleep for over 2 months. I think I've found the solution - get rid of any pressure points causing night time discomfort.
I plan to continue with this routine and hope my back improves over time.

[mhog]

My pain seems not to be spinal either.  It seems to be just below the surface, and not painful to the touch.  First, out of nowhere, meaning that there was no "event to cause", I woke up with a strap of pain across my shoulder blades.  After 2 days of this I awoke to that pain being gone but afflicted with lower back pain.  Again, there was no lifting or strain involved.  I am 60yrs old, and walk about 2 miles every morning.  I am 6'3" and 215 lbs.
This pain is continual and is disrupting my sleep.  I have a difficult time finding a comfortable position even for sitting.  Does anyone have a solution or something I can try to alleviate this?