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Mid back pain is one of the most common complaints that patients report when they first visit the office of a chiropractor.

The mid back area is called the "dorsal" or "thoracic" spine. There are normally twelve bones with a matching twelve pairs of ribs that make up the mid back area.

If you experience pain or tightness in your mid back, see you chiropractor immediately to determine its cause and to design a care plan specific to your needs.

Symptoms of mid back pain can range from muscle tightness and spasms, trigger points (areas of acute spasm and pain), restricted range of motion when bending or twisting, and sharp or stabbing pains from the back, radiating to the front. the rib cage can also become distorted causing symptoms that mimic respiratory or cardiac problems such as shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat and fast or slow heart rhythms.

This is why you should be evaluated by a doctor whenever mid back pain or symptoms occur. Your Chiropractic Medical Doctor specializes in the musculo skeletal system and its bio mechanical-related functions. A complete history and examination will help determine the origin of the problem and how best to proceed. A corrective care plan will then be designed to alleviate your symptoms and correct underlying problems.

Chiropractors use their hands or a small instrument to perform spinal adjustments that help reposition and align the bones of the skeletal system. This allows for the related soft tissues surrounding the mid back, (muscles, tendons and ligaments) to reposition and re-pattern the movements most associated with better health. Chiropractic helps improve and restore motion to joints that are stuck or not moving correctly.

Along with chiropractic care, medical care helps to relieve symptoms using pain medication as well as invasive treatment.

Mid back pain can be a serious symptom.

The mid back area is highly reactive and can compensate for the pelvis and lower back region or the upper neck and cervical spine area. Sitting at a computer or driving for long periods of time are two common origins of mid back-related pain. Mid back pain can also be associated with a referred pain or complication from one of the organ systems in the body such as the liver or kidneys.