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I tend to wake up in a lot of upper back pain in the middle of the night and early morning for some reason, and I'm at a loss to explain why it happens. It comes and goes, which is classic symptoms of a term called ankylosing spondylitis. After doing some research, I have symptoms of AS. For periods of time I'll wake up at around 3 or 4 in the morning, sometimes sooner, and won't be able to lay back down comfortably. So I was looking for a solution and realized that what I had was probably inflammation in my back. While I had been using penetrex for other arthritis symptoms, mostly for minor hip arthritis, my wife suggested she rub a lot on my upper back before going to sleep to see if it helps me get through the night without so much pain. It helps TREMENDOUSLY! I can finally manage to make it through my nights pain free. I also bought a back reacher so I won't have to bug her every night. I have no idea why the pain would come to begin with. We have a new mattress, we rotate, and I've tried a ton of memory foam pillows, thinking by switching pillows it will help. Nothing did until penetrex. My wife knows best. I am also using Turmeric now at her suggestion and I have noticed big time results. Great for inflammation and I think a great treatment option for those suffering from anklylosing spondylitis or middle-of-the-night upper back pain.