TREATMENT SOLUTIONS
MID BACK PAIN
Your Mid Back (or thoracic spine) allows for rotation and sideward bending movements of your thorax. It also allows for attachment of your ribs and influences your breathing.
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Pain in this region can be caused by trauma such as falls, sporting injuries or motor vehicle accidents. Due to this region often being involved with poor posture, thorough examination of your posture will be completed as well as the neck and shoulder.
COMMON CAUSES OF MID BACK PAIN
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Poor lifting technique
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Sporting injury
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Falling from a height
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Structural abnormality
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Poor posture
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Displacement of the rib
COMMON SYMPTOMS EXPERIENCED WITH MID BACK PAIN
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Pain radiating around the ribs
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Sharp pain when breathing/coughing/sneezing
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Limited movement due to pain
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Change in posture
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Muscle tightness, spasm or nodules
COMMON CONDITIONS CAUSING MID BACK PAIN
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Scoliosis
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Scheuermann’s disease
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Compression fracture
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Costovertebral (rib) joint sprain
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Muscle strain/sprain
HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?
At Avalon Beach Chiropractic & Wellness we understand your pain. Our chiropractor, being a Doctor of Chiropractic, has undertaken 5 years full time study focused on the muscular-skeletal system.
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Our chiropractor will conduct a comprehensive examination and may refer you for further tests. After these tests have been reviewed the chiropractor will advise you of the necessary treatment and care plan on the second visit – following this the chiropractor will allow time to treat your condition.
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Our clinic’s focus is on finding your underlying problem, rehabilitating you to good health and ensuring you are educated on the necessary steps to avoid this unfortunate situation presenting again.