<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.Yesterday afternoon I started with upper back aching. I expected it to subside. I didnt get much sleep last night due to the fact that I cannot find a position that brings relief. I have never had a back injury. Even today it is pretty uncomfortable and there doesnt seem to be any position that makes it better. Any suggestions?  <response>: Hi, I understand your concern. Back pain can be due to - - Muscular pain sprain strain to muscles of back bring about pain in back. It will go with some painkillers muscle relaxants local muscle relaxant ointments. - Bone pain-trauma money weakness calcium vitamin deficiency trauma degenerative changes in ribs, vertebrae, discs. - Chest infection causing cough, bronchitis, fever, You should try with painkiller medicines available on counter after food hot pack muscle relaxant ointment... If there is no relief within couple of days consult your family doctor. He will examine you get investigated offer you specific treatment or refer you to expert for special advise. Thanks. 