If you are experiencing pain in your mid/ upper back, chest or ribs, it is advisable to immediately see your physician in order to rule out any serious medical conditions. Once we know there are no organic problems, manual therapy can be very effective in treating these conditions. The causes of these conditions are usually caused by a strain to the body whether it be trauma, surgery or a postural strain. The muscles reflexively spasm causing pain, decrease mobility and a general lack of healing. Even the most simple activities, such as sleeping or rolling in bed, can be found strenuous because the body is constantly in a strained environment.
Over time this pain becomes chronic and we accept it as part of our lives. Physical therapy can give you the relief you are looking for. Poor posture, especially forward rotated shoulders is a major cause of chronic spine, chest or rib pain. This posture is just a symptom of the body trying to protect itself from a strain suffered and reinforced with poor work and sitting habits. At Midtown East Physical Therapy we see this condition all the time. We know the factors reinforcing your pain:
- Weak core, abdominal muscles
- Increased mid back curvature (kyphosis)
- Sedentary occupations
- Sedentary jobs or jobs requiring loads for prolonged periods
- Scoliosis
Mid back Back, Chest and Ribs Pain We Treat:
- Disc herniations
- Sprains and strains
- Muscle spasms, tension, tightness
- Spinal stenosis
- Degenerative disc disease
- Pinched nerves
- Numbness of ribs, arms and legs
- Facet syndrome, joint dysfunction
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spinal injuries
- Posture problems and scoliosis
At Mid Town East PT, we offer an individually selected pain treatment program to address your specific mid back, chest or ribs problem that includes:
- Pain and inflammation management program
- Osteopathic treatment to your pain. By identifying the the specific tissue that is causing this reflex weather it by muscular or visceral ( organ), we can get to the solution not treat just the symptom.
- Patient education in limiting the stress placed on your joints, instruction in proper body mechanics with walking, stairs, standing or sport activities
- Postural training and restoration of proper alignment of your spine to minimize stress to your spine
- Individualized Home Exercise Program
- Joint and soft tissue mobilization, Spinal and rib manipulations to regain range of motion
- Strengthening and Stretching exercises
- Return to professional carrier
- Sport specific exercise to get you back to your favorite activities
- Early movement strategies
- Functional rehabilitation
