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.
A back spasm is a sudden and involuntary contraction, or uncontrollable tightening, of a muscle in response to strain, overuse, weakness, or muscle pain related to injury or a disorder.Back spasms often occur near the spinal cord or near the nerve roots that lead in and out of the spinal cord. back spasm is a sudden and involuntary contraction, or uncontrollable tightening, of a muscle in response to strain, overuse, weakness, or muscle pain related to injury or a disorder.