how to correct a tight back muscle
Foam Roll Your Upper Back and Glutes. You can relieve tight back muscles with a foam roller. If you have upper back pain, you can do some thoracic extensions which will also work the muscles in the area. You can do some foam rolling work on your trapezius as well as your lats. All of these muscles can contribute to upper back pain and need to be taking care of.
Symptoms of tight upper back muscles include aching and discomfort in the upper back and neck area, reduced range of motion in the neck and tenderness around the neck and shoulder blades. The athlete may get relief from stretching the muscles and applying heat in the form of hot packs and warm baths.