Manhattan Chiropractor Offers Relief For Those Suffering With Mid-Back Pain

By Darcy Gautreau


Mid-back pain is less common than that in the lumbar region of the spine. Sometimes it is referred to as upper back pain. Generally, it can affect any part of the back from below the neck to the end of the spinal column. Anyone with this troubling symptom can find help available in the chiropractor offices Manhattan NY offers.

Muscle strain is one possible cause of mid-back pain. Intervertebral disc misplacement is not as common in the mid-back. However, it can happen. A thorough chiropractic evaluation will be performed to detect any abnormality that requires the attention of another health care professional. When advisable, a referral will be made.

Pain in the thoracic area of the back is a symptom. It can, however, be hurting in another part of your body. That is called referred pain. There may be compression or it may indicate that a disease is present.

Your back will be assessed through a physical examination, an x-ray and sometimes a magnetic resonance test. The pain might be severe enough to cause you to miss work and generally lose the ability to enjoy life. Your earnings may be reduced.

After the exam, a plan for your care can be arranged. It often consists of manual adjustments to make certain the vertebrae are correctly aligned and not impacting a nerve. Massage may be added to relax any tight muscles in the area.

For adjustments you will lie on a specially built table on your stomach. Pressure is applied at the correct spot on the back. The benefits are reducing the dysfunction and allowing the body to heal.

The massage can take place during each appointment. Over time the pain will be reduced to a tolerable level. Your goal of getting back to work and other activities may be possible. Pain alleviation usually happens in small increments, increasing with each subsequent appointment.




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