Conditions We Treat

Middle back pain occurs below the neck and above the bottom of the rib cage, in an area called the thoracic spine. There are 12 back bones — the T1 to T12 vertebrae — located in this area. Disks reside between them. The spinal column protects the spinal cord. The spinal cord is a long bundle of nerves that allows the brain to communicate with the rest of the body.

There are a number of ways the bones, muscles, ligaments, and disks in the spine can irritate or injure the nerves, causing back pain.

Symptoms of middle back pain

• Muscle aches or strain
• Sports injuries
• Poor posture
• Muscle tightness or stiffness
• Morning back stiffness
• Redness, warmth or swelling of the back

Serious Symptoms:

• Tingling or numbness in the legs, arms, or chest
• Chest pain
• Weakness in the legs or arms

What Causes Middle Back Pain?

Middle back pain can be due to injury or misalignment of the bones and tissues in the back including:

• Herniated disc
• Kyphosis (abnormal curving of the upper spine and humpback)
• Muscle spasm
• Scoliosis(sideways curve of the spine)
• Spine fracture
• Sprains and strains due to overuse or injury
• Osteoporosis is a type of bone disease that results in brittle bones