Mid back pain refers to discomfort or pain in the region of the thoracic spine, which is the middle section of the spine between your neck and lower back.
Similar to lower back pain, mid-back pain can be caused by various factors, including age, injuries, and spine conditions such as herniated disks, thoracic radiculopathy, fractured vertebrae, or osteoarthritis.
If you are experiencing mid-back pain, it’s important to speak to a specialist who can diagnose the underlying cause and recommend a treatment plan to alleviate your pain.
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Where does it hurt?
Symptoms of mid back pain generally occur between the neck and lower back. Pain can be felt on both the spine and either side.
What does it feel like?
Mid back pain is characterized by dull aches, stiffness and sharp pain in the mid-back region. It can sometimes also cause pain the chest, arms and legs.
Who does it affect?
Mid-back pain can affect anyone, but it is most common among adults and older individuals and anyone with poor posture, engages in physical labor or repetitive motions.
“Living with mid-back pain can have a big impact your daily life and stop you from doing the things you love. While it can be tempting to try and tough it out or rely on self-care remedies, it's essential to seek specialist attention if you're experiencing persistent or severe pain. At Legent, our team of specialists will diagnose your condition and work with you to find the right treatment.”
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Our healthcare assistants will talk about what’s bothering you, how we can help and book you the next available appointment.
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Medications
Prescription-strength painkillers, muscle relaxants and short courses of corticosteroids can help keep the pain at bay.
Physical therapy
A physical therapist can teach you exercises to stretch and strengthen your back, neck, and shoulder muscles to relieve pain.
Epidural injections
Corticosteroid injections in your spine can help to reduce inflammation and reduce the pain.
Spinal surgery
Procedures like discectomy, spinal fusion, and artificial disc replacement can be used as a more permanent solution to disk degeneration.