With respect to our 2 cases above, migraine would usually be managed by a neurologist, and schizophrenia by a psychiatrist. The extent to which neurologists care for patients with psychiatric disorders depends on the physician's level of interest and expertise and the availability of psychiatric support.
Upper and middle back pain may be caused by: 1  Overuse, muscle strain, or injury to the muscles, ligaments, and discs that support your spine. 2  Poor posture. 3  Pressure on the spinal nervesspinal nerves from certain problems, such as a herniated disc.  A fracture of one of the vertebrae.
In addition, bad posture, not sleeping right, and obesity are also common causes of middle back pain. Herniated discs also account for middle back pain. When this occurs, a bulged develops in between the vertebrae, causing it to spill out into the spinal column.