Obesity
Being obese can also cause you to have upper back pain. This is because, the more weight you have the more your spine and muscles have to adjust to carry the weight. Obesity has become quite common due to people’s habit of eating processed and fast foods with a high number of calories. Adopt the habit of eating a reasonably healthy diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables. Even the loss of a few pounds can make a difference and help reduce the amount of upper or lower back pain you have.