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Find out how flexible you areBecause you don't report any other symptoms, such as weakness, numbness or pins and needles in the buttock or legs, it is unlikely that your pain is due to a degenerative disk or joint.
Instead, as the pain is localised to the upper back, I would suggest a muscular strain or ligament sprain.
The bleeding associated with either of these will also account for the tenderness.
Sprains and strains are caused by an overload to the area, too-rapid a movement or poor posture and I would ask your GP for an appointment with a physio if it affects your work.
Also try dramatically changing your driving and desk position for a few weeks in order to change the load on your back.
Short of that, our Atrosan® Devils Claw is licensed for back and muscle pain. While it won't help straight away, its effects do increase as time goes on (over a few weeks), unlike most anti-inflammatory medicines.
Best wishes
Earle
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