Mid Back Pain
Midback pain is often described as "burning" in nature. The pain can also be dull or sharp, intermittent or constant. Some common
causes include: scoliosis, poor posture, repetitive movements, misalignment of the vertebrae and/or ribs, and strained muscles.
A thorough examination will differentiate between these causes, and appropriate treatment will be rendered. Midback pain often
responds well to chiropractic care consisting of
spinal manipulation,
physiotherapy, and
therapeutic exercises. Also, the
chiropractor may arrange for on-site (Chicago Office) evaluation of your workout routine and/or workplace to correct improper
ergonomic conditions, which may be aggravating your condition. Muscle imbalances can be found in the midback, and a proper
exercise program that targets the appropriate muscles is very helpful in relieving symptoms and preventing reinjury.
PROGRESSIVE HEALTH & WELLNESS BLOG: SELF TREATMENT ADVICE ON THE PROPER USE OF HEAT & ICE : Many people are not sure when to use heat and when to use ice in the self-treatment of pain and injuries. As a rule, any treatment should be individualized to the unique needs of the patient. That said, the advice that follows will serve as useful genergeneral guidelines on the proper use of heat & ice. This advice is given with the recommendation that you also seek out care from your chiropractor or other qualified health care provider. If you are having pain as the result of an identifiable injury (from a fall, or a blow, or a sprain, strain, sports injury, car accident, etc.) then it is usually best to use an ice pack for the first 24-48 hours. Apply the ice pack for 10-20 minutes (not longer), and repeat at least three times per day, or up to once every hour if pain is severe. The ice will reduce pain, muscle spasm, inflammation and decrease tissue damage. If your pain is not the direct result of an actual injury, or if the pain has persisted for more than 48 hours, it is usually best to alternate heat & ice. The best way to do this is to apply moist heat for 5 minutes, followed by an ice pack for 1 minute. Just one single repetition of this therapy (6 minutes total), performed 1-3 times per day (depending upon the severity of your symptoms) is usually all you need to do. The heat needs to be moist – not dry. Read More |