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Understanding and Treating Middle Back Pain

Median back pain happens under the neck and the bottom side of the rib cage called the thoracic spine. There are 12 backbone vertebrae — that are positioned in this area. Symptoms of middle back pain include muscle aches, dull pain, sharp or stabbing pain, and muscle tightness or stiffness.

Treatment for middle Back Pain – if you want to treat it at home you can take the Ice the respected area and later apply heat.

This is one of the most popular methods that can provide you immediate relief and recovery. For the improvement of your posture, you should avoid slouching. Hold your shoulders back while standing and you have to take standing breaks if you sit for long periods. If you are having a desk job, you need to adjust your chair and computer monitor height, keyboard, and mouse positioning can all facilitate good posture.

Medical Treatment – if you can’t get relief by using home remedies you should talk with your doctor immediately. They may recommend Physical Therapy, prescription pain relievers, chiropractic care or steroid injection. You should consult with a Physical Therapist who can guide you about the most suitable exercise according to your situation. For the best Physical Therapist visit Starr Physical Therapy, Chiropractic, and Acupuncture.

If the Physical didn’t work in your favor your Doctor may recommend surgery and some possible surgeries for your treatment include Laminectomy, Laminotomy, and Diskectomy. For preventing the middle back Pain you should change your sleeping position by maintaining a good posture that will keep your muscles a break and allow them to strengthen. You should consult with a Physical therapist who can provide you personalized exercise program for enhancing the strength and movement.