In 1877, Massachusetts passed the Nation's first factory inspection law. It required guarding of belts, shafts, and gears, protection on elevators, and adequate fire exits. Its passage prompted a flurry of State factory acts.
These muscles can cause pain in the right upper back after injuries, such as a muscle strain or bruise from a car accident or fall. Overuse from work or recreational activities, such as painting or playing racket sports, might also be to blame -- especially for people who are right handed.
1. Pain on Right Side of the Back. 1  Muscle strain- this is a very common reason for pain on the right side of the body. 2  Slipped disc- there are rubbery discs which cushion the bony vertebrae of the spine to absorb any shock generated by a body movement. 3  Bladder infection- this condition commonly causes pain to the right of the back.