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Muscle Spasms In Your Upper Back

Last updated:
9 July 2026
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Written by
Kathryn Merrow
,
Neuromuscular Massage Therapist
This article was reviewed for accuracy by 
Linda Hayes
, BSc Microbiology and Laboratory Medicine.

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Got muscle spasms or knots in your upper back?  Interestingly, this has been one of the most common complaints I have received in email and comments about lately.  And it’s no surprise!

We used to swing from trees.  (Well, okay, our ancestors used to swing from trees but maybe you did when you were a kid.  At least, I hope so.)

And at that time you were using ALL of your muscles.

And now, you’re not.

And that’s the problem.

But that’s okay.

Muscles can heal.  Bodies get better all the time.  That includes you!

You can find articles here that will help you and you will find more at http://SimpleBackPainRelief.com

If you educate yourself about the real cause(s) of your upper back pain, you can get rid of it.  You will probably end up learning things that even your doctor doesn’t know.  🙂

Why are muscles spasms such a common problem now?

Lifestyle.
Computers.
Couches.
Laptops.
Car seats.
Working positions.
Habits.
Weak back muscles.
TMS (Too Much Sitting)

But all of these can be overcome.  Honest!  It’s your body and you have to take action to get better.  No one can do it for you.  (But some people, like a skilled massage therapist, can help.)

I have faith in you.  Just start taking action and you can get rid of the miserable muscle knots in your upper back.

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A note from Kathryn: I am not a medical doctor. I am someone with a lot of experience and training in how bodies get pain and how they get rid of it. The information here is educational and based on my 40+ years as a neuromuscular therapist. If your pain continues, gets worse, or you are worried about it, please see your doctor or a specialist. Your body is worth it.
About the writer
Kathryn Merrow is a neuromuscular therapist with more than 40 years of experience helping people find the causes of their muscle pain and release it naturally. Known as The Pain Relief Coach, she teaches simple, logical ways to understand your body so you can get rid of pain instead of just managing it. Pain is a symptom. Kathryn helps you treat the cause.
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