Why does my upper back hurt between the shoulder blades?

That burning, knotted ache between the shoulder blades is one of the most common complaints of desk and phone life. The upper back is built to be stable, not to hold a forward-leaning head and rounded shoulders for hours - so those mid-back muscles end up working overtime, the chest tightens and pulls you further forward, and by afternoon the area between the blades is tired and sore.

Gravity Stretching decompresses the spine and opens the tight chest and shoulders that drag the upper back into a strain. Supported hangs let the mid-back lengthen and unload, and slow stretches undo the forward-rounded shape, so the muscles between the blades can finally stop bracing. Many people stand up feeling broader across the chest and lighter through the upper back.

A short, regular practice keeps it from building back up day after day. This is a wellness practice, not medical treatment - if the pain is sharp, wraps around the ribs, or comes with chest symptoms or breathlessness, see a doctor first.