Thoracic pain is generally felt as aching or jabbing between the shoulder blades. It is often caused by stiffness in the joints of the
thoracic area of the spine, and tightness of the muscles in this area.
An amusing summary of the causes of
thoracic pain is included in this entertaining article by Karen Finnin, our Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist:
Thoracic Pain...or a backstabbing colleague?
Computer use, poor posture and work involving bending over are common causes for
thoracic pain. The good news is that it can be very easy to fix! All you need is the right diagnosis and the right rehab program.
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thoracic pain, sign up for a
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