THORACIC SPINE / RIB / MID-BACK PAIN

 

Some specific diagnoses treated:

  1. thoracic spine pain

• rib pain and dysfunctions

• rib strains and sprains

  1. rib cage pain

  2. sternum pain

  3. upper back sprains and strains

  4. whiplash

  5. scoliosis

  6. ankylosing spondylitis

  7. facet arthropathy

  8. degenerative disc disease

  9. muscle imbalances

  10. joint stiffness

  11. wear and tear syndromes

  12. post surgical rehabilitation

  13. adherent incisional scars

MANUAL PHYSICAL THERAPY:


"A clinical approach utilizing skilled, specific hands-on techniques, including but not limited to manipulation/mobilization, used by the physical therapist to diagnose and treat soft tissues and joint structures for the purpose of modulating pain; increasing range of motion (ROM); reducing or eliminating soft tissue inflammation; inducing relaxation; improving contractile and non-contractile tissue repair, extensibility, and/or stability; facilitating movement; and improving function."


Definition from the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (AAOMPT) and American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)