Mid Back Conditions

Physiotherapy for Mid Back PainMid back pain and stiffness is an extremely common complaint and can contribute to neck and low back pain. Sydney Muscle & Joint Clinic Penrith is an evidence based physiotherapy, exercise physiology and chiropractic practice in Penrith, which means we use techniques proven to work directed at your impairments. Impairments in …

Physiotherapy for Thoracic Outlet SyndromeThoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is an upper thoracic and/or lower cervical disorder caused by thoracic outlet compression of the brachial plexus and/or the subclavian vessels. Compression of the nerves as they exit the spine is the most common manifestation and this is called neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome, presenting with pain, numbness, …

Physiotherapy for Thoracic Joint Mediated PainThoracic joint mediated pain or thoracic facet joint pain (thoracic facet syndrome) or mid back pain refers to pain arising from the vertebral facets (zygapophyseal, z-joints) in the mid back region. This type of pain results from abnormal loading and excessive biomechanical stress secondary to poor posture, trauma (eg, whiplash), …

Physiotherapy for Joint Mediated Rib PainJoint medicated rib pain also known as costovertebral and costotransverse joint pain. These are crucial joint structures in the thoracic spine that allow for the mobility and stability required for normal respiration and upper body movements. These joints, located where the ribs meet the vertebrae, can become a source of …