
Thoracic Back Pain treatment in Gurgaon | physiotherapy for Back Pain
Thoracic back pain is common these days due to our lifestyle. It is generally less severe until it is associated with some underlying pathologies. It can also affect young or adolescent age group due to muscular imbalances and weak muscle strength. This is the most susceptible area as more weight of upper head and neck is loaded onto it and is the most mobile segment of our spine causing rotations and compression forces thorough it.
We are DynaFisio provide the Thoracic back pain treatment in Gurgaon, Here we are tell about Thoracic back pain Causes, Symptoms & Treatment. If you have any contact us for Thoracic back pain treatment. Our Doctors give Best physiotherapy for Thoracic back pain
Thoracic Back Pain Causes
It is associated with every age group due to certain reasons like;
Some of the reasons affecting children group are:-
- Due to carrying heavy backpacks to their schools.
- Stooping posture while studying
- Studying in an ill-defined position like on beds and couches
- Watching TV in half lying positions
- Always busy with their phones
Similarly, in adolescents and adults:-
- Most commonly females are affected with upper back pain due to their puberty with their breast development which can lead to postural changes
- Due to continuous sitting for desk job workers
- Lack of muscular strength
- Overuse injuries
Other Pathological Causes
- Sudden trauma or injury during some activities
- Fracture at the thoracic spine
- Muscle strain or sprain
- Inflammatory causes like Spondylitis
- Metabolic disorders like osteoporosis which usually occurs in the old age group
- Degenerative disorders like osteoarthritis, etc.
Thoracic Back Pain Symptoms
- Pain can be persistent or episodic
- Sharp, dull aching pain
- Pain may radiate to the Shoulders and neck
- Weakness or discomfort
- Difficulty in Sitting comfortably or in certain postures
- Stooping posture
- Stiffness in mid back area
Ways to Investigate
- X-ray, MRI or CT Scan can be done to rule out the exact cause
- Blood test or smear test in some cases
- Physical examination
Differential Diagnosis
Treatment
- Many cases resolve without any treatment.
- Medical treatment and surgical treatment depends on underlying pathologies.
- Physiotherapy can be advised for muscular strength, reduction in pain, poor movement patterns and restoration of range of motion.
Physiotherapy Treatment for Thoracic Back Pain
Physiotherapy treatment includes different goals and techniques for different conditions-
- Electrotherapy modalities like; TENS, IFT or US can be used for the reduction of temporary pain
- Moist heat pack and Ice pack are advised according to the patient condition whether it is acute or chronic.
- Stretching exercises like;
1. Cat cow stretch – It can be done in quadrapod position with knees under hips and hands under your shoulder, arching their lower back up and down with the opposite movement of the head looking down and towards the ceiling respectively.
2. Pectoral stretch – It is done at the corner of the wall with your forearms resting on the wall and leaning forward toward the wall to stretch your pectoral muscle.
3. Foam roller stretch – Lying supine on the roller just above the segment you want to treat and sliding your body up and down over it can release your tight muscle effectively.
4. Foam roller side stretch – Side lying on the roller and stretch your lower edge muscle by raising your head, neck and shoulder above the mat on both sides.
5. Lion’s stretch – Sit on your knees and then slide forward with hands resting on the bed and maintaining the stretch in the position. - Strengthening exercises like;
1. W-Y-T exercises for your shoulder blade muscles strengthening can be done in both lying and sitting positions.
2. Pelvic bridging exercises with your tummy tuck and squeezing your buttocks. This can be progressed to single leg bridging or swiss ball exercises.
3. Isometric back exercises
4. Cobra pose
5. Thera band exercises - Instrument Assisted Soft tissue mobilisation can be done to release your tighten fascia.
- Low-grade Thoracic manipulation except in cases like osteoporosis, osteoarthritis or Tb
- Cupping and dry needling to improve your circulation and reduce inflammatory changes.
- Kinesio-taping can be done to both facilitate and inhibit the overactive muscle.
Postural education is also a must in these types of back pain.