i'm sorry you're going through this. it sounds rather mysterious. i would suggest you see your primary care provider for an evaluation. since you have not experienced any trauma to the area there is no reason it should be bruised. that said many people do experience mild trauma they subsequently forget about. if you take over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications like ibuprofen or aspirin and then bump yourself you could very well get a mild bruise. at any rate the only way to determine why you are experiencing pain and bruising in your upper back is by examination. your healthcare provider will perform a physical exam and might send you for imaging tests (like x-ray or mri ). on rare occasion something concerning like a major illness can cause the symptoms you describe. that's another good reason to see a doctor. it's unlikely you are experiencing anything serious but it's safer to rule out those possibilities. wishing you well!
what could be causing upper back/spine pain? why do i have bruises? . i'm 18 yrs old and for a week i've been having upper back/spine pain. it hurts to be laying on my back or even sitting on the couch and leaning against cushions. i can't prop myself up against pillows because that'll hurt my back. i only feel better by laying on my sides or sitting while leaning forward. i noticed today that i have 2 bruises near the area that is hurting. i don't know why because i never did anything that would've caused this pain/bruising. any ideas what this could be? thanks.