Mid Back Conditions

Mid 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 the mid back may …

Thoracic 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, tingling, weakness, and vasomotor …

Thoracic joint mediated pain or thoracic facet joint pain (thoracic facet syndrome) 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), inflammation and/or degenerative facet arthropathy. Thoracic zygapophyseal joint mediated …

Costovertebral and costotransverse joints are crucial 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 pain when disrupted by trauma, degenerative changes, or postural imbalances. Understanding the mechanisms behind costovertebral …