Pain in the upper right back is usually caused by a muscle or bone problem. However, pain in this location is sometimes caused by a condition affecting an internal organ. The body's pain network sends impulses from the source of the discomfort through nerves to the brain.
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Sprained and broken ankles are both painful and generally occur after similar types of injuries. Telling the difference between a sprained and broken ankle is not always easy, especially when a sprain is severe.
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Anxiety disorders affect around 18 percent of American adults in a given year, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. The neurotransmitters gamma-aminobutyric acid, serotonin and norepinephrine are all thought to be involved in the development of anxiety disorders.
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The bones in the neck region of the spine, known as cervical vertebrae, are numbered 1 to 7 beginning from the top. Discs serve as cushions between the vertebrae. The C3 and C4 disc -- commonly noted as C3-C4 -- is between the third and fourth cervical vertebrae.
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