4 Ways to Relieve Mid Back Pain (Thoracic Pain) FAST

Here are 4 recommendations I give in the clinic for relieving mid back pain. Also, here are the tools I used in the video: Bands: https://amzn.to/3lKDeL5​ Massage Gun: https://amzn.to/39anGLZ

0:00 Intro
0:20 Exercise #1
1:12 Exercise #2
2:07 Exercise #3
2:55 Treatment #4

The term “mid-back” refers to the general area where your shoulder blades meet. Oftentimes, if you have mid-back pain, you may feel a lot of tightness along your paraspinal muscles, which are the muscles on either side of your spine. Other common sore spots include the rhomboid or middle trapezius between your shoulder blades.

Mid-back pain is usually a musculoskeletal issue. Your pain may indicate a muscle strain, irritation at one of the facet joints in the back, a broken rib, or even a herniated disc at the thoracic spine. So if you feel numbness or tingling in your back or radiating symptoms when you cough or sneeze, consult your doctor or PT.

Severe cases aside, there are many causes for mid-back pain. Yours could be the result of consistent poor posture or the response to a small trauma, such as a fall. Or, maybe you’ve overworked your back and strained the muscles. A little bit of each of these factors is a sure recipe for mid-back pain!

Treating your mid-back pain
Mid-back pain is hard to reach, but it’s not necessarily hard to treat. First, if you can pinpoint the activity or habits that cause your pain, try to avoid them. You don’t want to worsen the problem and cause further pain.

However, rest isn’t a remedy by itself. You need to keep moving well – that’s what physical therapy is for. The right movements can help relieve pain, while proper stretches and exercises can help you overcome and even prevent future recurrences.

Видео 4 Ways to Relieve Mid Back Pain (Thoracic Pain) FAST канала Tim Fraticelli - PTProgress