Middle Back Pain

Middle back pain is pain or discomfort in the area between your upper and lower back (also known as the thoracic spine). Middle back pain can be mild or severe, short-lived, or longer-lasting. You may feel it all the time or on and off.

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Symptoms

The nature of middle back pain varies. Symptoms can come on suddenly, or gradually over time. Signs and symptoms of middle back pain include:

Pain that is sharp, stabbing, dull, achy, or cramping
Tight or stiff muscles

Causes

There are any number of reasons your middle back can hurt :

Incorrect posture while sitting or standing is a leading cause of middle back pain. Slouching increases pressure on the spine and leads to strained muscles as they try to maintain balance. When you sit, try to keep your shoulders back. When you stand, try to keep your back as straight as possible and your weight evenly placed on your feet.
Strain or injury to the muscles and ligaments that support your spine is sometimes the problem. This can come from overuse.

Why see your chiropractor ?

After specific questioning and clinical examination, your chiropractor is searching for the cause of your pain and suggests an adapted treatment.
Middle back pain can very often affect your shoulder and shoulder blades movements. Your chiropractor will assess all the adjacent joints and muscles in order to give you optimal relief.
It allows you to relieve your pain and improve your mobility faster.