Upper Back Pain Physiotherapy In Leeds

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What's Causing Your Upper Back Pain?

Upper back or thoracic pain is common, especially with today’s sedentary lifestyle. The joints through the spine and ribs can become stiff. Poor posture is common, with rounded shoulders. Stiffness in the upper back can cause difficulty with breathing. A difficult area to stretch on ourselves, physiotherapy can really help.

Upper Back Pain Physiotherapy Treatment At Our Leeds Clinic

The physiotherapist will take a thorough case history and assess all of the areas listed above. Treatment can include
  • Manual therapy and joint mobilisation
  • Soft tissue treatment and sports massage work
  • Strengthening exercises
  • Stretching exercises
  • Breathing exercises
  • Postural advice
  • Onward referral for imaging or consultants if required (self-funded or via private medical insurance or a letter to your GP)

To book an appointment, please call reception on 0113 2750606

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"Amazing physios! I started coming here when they were located in Leeds Met. Now moved out to a new building by the Village gym/hotel. Every physio I have seen has been nothing short of amazing.....very knowledgeable and always seem to fix the problem!"
Chris Allen
"Rose came highly recommended to me from a sports therapist who was also a high level athlete. She clearly cares about getting her patients back to full health ASAP. She kindly reviewed a list of my injuries prior to booking anything with her so she could appropriately advise on who i should see. From my brief conversation with her i could tell she cared and had extensive knowledge about biomechanics and getting to the root cause of the problem."
Drew Norcup
"I was attended to by Louisa who was great . She was very thorough and methodical in getting to the root of my problem and gave me effective treatment. At the end of my treatment I was given a plan to follow. There was no pressure to book a follow up appointment either. I would definitely recommend to anyone contemplating going. My only regret is that I did not go earlier."
James Ahmad
"Absolutely the best practice I’ve been to. Extremely experienced and expert physiotherapists. Particularly the folks who’ve worked with British Triathlon and elite athletes. Very happy with the expertise, treatment and longer mire valuable sessions. A very refreshing and reassuring approach to care"
Andrew Bannister
"Wow I have been other physiotherapy the only did basic wok on my shoulder . But janat who did look at my shoulder . She trying to find out what is causing the shoulder pain . She did found out after several exercise . She is amazing what she dose . I am glad I have been recommend to cspc. Let’s hope none one suffer shoulder injury but if you experienced any body pain . Janat is the one . Well done guys finally I can go back to gym "
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Your upper back can feel stiff for a variety of reasons, though it is most commonly linked to prolonged periods of sitting, repetitive movements, or carrying stress in your shoulders. When your thoracic spine and the surrounding muscles remain in a static position for too long, they can become tight and fatigued. Our experienced physiotherapists can help identify the exact cause of your stiffness and provide targeted manual therapy to restore comfortable movement safely.

Yes, it certainly can. Spending long hours looking down at screens or sitting with rounded shoulders places extra strain on the muscles and joints of your upper back. Over time, this increased daily load can lead to persistent aches, muscle knots, and general discomfort. We provide bespoke, evidence-led physiotherapy to help you gently correct these postural habits, strengthen your supportive muscles, and relieve your pain for the long term.

You should consult a professional if your upper back pain lasts longer than a few days, restricts your ability to breathe deeply, radiates into your ribs or chest, or is accompanied by tingling in your arms. Early intervention helps prevent the stiffness from becoming a chronic issue.

Recovery time varies depending on the underlying cause and your individual circumstances. Minor muscular strains or postural fatigue may improve within a few weeks of dedicated physiotherapy, whilst chronic tension may require a longer, structured rehabilitation programme to ensure lasting relief.