The Causes and Treatment of Thoracic Spine Pain - Verywell …
WEBAug 19, 2024 · Thoracic spine pain, or pain in the upper and mid-back that corresponds to the area of your rib cage, is not nearly as common as low back pain or neck pain. Just the same, it occurs fairly frequently, particularly in younger people, older people, and females.
Thoracic Vertebrae and the Rib Cage - Spine-health
WEBA thoracic vertebra can contribute to upper back pain in different ways, such as: Trauma. An accident or collision could cause a rib or vertebra to break (fracture) or become misaligned or displaced. Osteoarthritis.
Thoracic Back Pain: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment - Healthline
WEBApr 21, 2023 · Thoracic back pain has many potential causes. Many causes are mild and heal with home remedies. Some potential causes, like herniated disks, can be serious and require medical attention.
Thoracic Spine: What It Is, Function & Anatomy - Cleveland Clinic
WEBMar 22, 2022 · Thoracic spine nerve and spinal cord injury symptoms depend on the type of nerve damage (incomplete or complete) and where the injury is along your thoracic spine. The main symptoms are pain, weakness and/or tingling that radiates into your arms, legs or around your rib cage.
Thoracic Back Pain Red Flags - Physiopedia
WEBPathologic processes that can cause thoracic spine pain include degenerative disc disease, congenital connective tissue or skeletal disorders, traumatic and spontaneous vertebral fractures, vascular malformations, infections, spinal or …
Can Rib Cramps and Pain Come from the Spine? - Spine-health
WEBOsteoarthritis in the thoracic spine may trigger muscle cramps in the intercostal muscles (between the ribs) and/or contribute to nerve inflammation that causes pain or tingling to travel along a rib and into the chest or abdomen. …
Thoracic outlet syndrome - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBJun 4, 2024 · Compression of the blood vessels and nerves can cause shoulder and neck pain. It also can cause numbness in the fingers. Common causes of thoracic outlet syndrome include trauma from a car accident, repetitive injuries from a …
Thoracic Spine Anatomy and Upper Back Pain
WEBThe rib cage, supported by the thoracic spine in the back, forms a bony structure to surround and protect vital organs, such as the heart and lungs. While the cervical spine and lumbar spine are built more for mobility, the thoracic spine is built more for stability.
Thoracic Back Pain: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment - Patient
WEBOct 25, 2023 · Thoracic back pain is pain that occurs in the thoracic spine. The thoracic spine is located at the back of the chest (the thorax), mostly between the shoulder blades. It extends from the bottom of the neck to the start of the lumbar spine, roughly at …
Thoracic Back Pain Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments - Healthgrades
WEBNov 29, 2022 · Upper back pain: This pain may radiate around one or both sides of the rib cage. It may get worse with physical exertion or when you breathe deeply. Numbness: You might notice a numb feeling in your chest with thoracic back pain.