Your thoracic spine, or T-spine, makes up the area typically referred to as the mid-back. You probably feel it bend as you ...

Let’s be honest—upper back pain is something most of us experience, especially for those of us who sit at a desk all day. Sitting for long periods of time can cause tightness and soreness in the ...

Pain in the upper right back can occur due to muscle strain, spinal fractures, osteoarthritis, and herniated disks. Treatments may involve a combination of home treatments and medical intervention.

The thoracic spine, in conjunction with the rib cage, forms a complex biomechanical system critical for both structural support and functional mobility. This biomechanical entity not only plays a ...

Thanks to the popularization of smartphones and tablets, and the multiplication of video channels, computer games and educational apps, children and adolescents are spending more and more time looking ...

Thoracic outlet syndrome refers to a group of conditions that develop when the blood vessels or nerves in the thoracic outlet become compressed. The thoracic outlet is the narrow space between your ...

A 10-year-old girl with no significant past medical history presented to the ED for evaluation of 6 months of progressively worsening back pain. During the preceding month, she began experiencing ...

It’s an absolute must on big lifting days. But if you’re one of the millions of people stuck at a desk job, there’s a good chance your stiff back is affecting your leg day. The reason? A tight back ...