Understanding Upper Back and Chest Pain - Spine-health
Additionally, tendons, ligaments, or the muscle’s connective tissues (fascia) may become overstretched or inflamed and refer pain to the chest and upper back. See Upper Back Pain …
Upper Back Pain Symptoms - Spine-health
An achy or throbbing pain may be felt in part of the upper back, and it could potentially spread into a nearby area, such as the neck, shoulder, or lower in the back. Stiffness. If either sharp pain …
Thoracic Spine Anatomy and Upper Back Pain
The thoracic spine has limited front-back and side to side motion capability compared to the cervical and lumbar spine, but allows for more rotation. While the thoracic spine is less mobile …
Thoracic Disc Herniation Symptoms - Spine-health
When herniating laterally, or to the side, the thoracic herniated disc is more likely to impinge on the exiting nerve root at that level of the spine and cause radiating chest wall or abdominal …
Thoracic Vertebrae and the Rib Cage - Spine-health
The thoracic spine can become hunched forward too much, called kyphosis. The more extreme the kyphosis, the more likely that it can stress muscles to cause upper back pain. See …
Scoliosis: What You Need to Know - Spine-health
Right thoracic curve. If a straight line were drawn down the center of the back, this curve bends to the right side of the upper back (thoracic region). See Thoracic Spine Anatomy and Upper …
All About Upper Back Pain - Spine-health
Few studies have been done to track the frequency of upper back pain. A French study of workers across various professions found about 9% of men and 17% of women reported at least some …
Thoracic Spinal Nerves - Spine-health
The thoracic spine has 12 nerve roots (T1 to T12) on each side of the spine that branch from the spinal cord and control motor and sensory signals mostly for the upper back, chest, and …
5 Exercises for Upper and Middle Back Pain - Spine-health
To help alleviate this pain, consider stretching and strengthening the muscles that support your thoracic spine (upper and mid back). Here are 5 common exercises to try. See Early …
What Causes Upper Back and Chest Pain? - Spine-health
Some other causes of upper back and chest pain may include: Thoracic herniated disc. When a thoracic disc’s tough outer layer (annulus fibrosus) tears or partially tears and the gel-like inner …
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