Mid-Back Pain

Mid-back pain or stiffness is a very common complaint we see and provide care to assist with. It is commonly caused by misalignments in the thoracic spine.
Common causes of mid-back pain:

• Facet joint sprains;
• Poor posture;
• Intercostal joint sprains; and/or
• Degenerative joint disease.

Early signs

• Muscular stiffness;
• Discomfort between shoulder blades;
• Decreased range of motion;
• Constant dull ache; and/or
• Mild headaches.

More severe cases may have:

• Pain with breathing;
• Sharp pain between shoulder blades;
• Moderate to severe headaches; and/or
• Rarely pain can refer into the chest.