How to prevent middle back pain when playing piano? (New problem after 40 years)

1. How do you stop back pain in later life?
2. Why does the middle of my back hurt suddenly?
3. How do you fix middle back pain from bad posture?

How do you stop back pain in later life?

The Basics: Overview

1. Do back-strengthening and stretching exercises at least 2 days a week.
2. Stand and sit up straight.
3. Avoid heavy lifting. If you do lift something heavy, bend your knees and keep your back straight. ...
4. Get active and eat healthy. Being overweight can strain your back.

Why does the middle of my back hurt suddenly?

Middle back pain causes include sports injuries, poor posture, arthritis, muscle strain, and car accident injuries. Middle back pain is not as common as lower back pain because the thoracic spine does not move as much as the spine in the lower back and neck.

How do you fix middle back pain from bad posture?

1. Seated twist

1. Sit on a chair or the floor, with the legs crossed or straight out in front. Make sure to sit tall, while pulling the shoulder blades together and down.
2. Slowly twist to the left side. ...
3. Hold the twist for 20–30 seconds, then return to center.
4. Repeat on the other side.