COMMON THORACIC/LUMBAR conditions:

Thoracic (midback) Conditions

Thoracic Sprain/Strain: Injuries to the muscles or ligaments in the mid-back, often resulting from overuse, poor posture, or trauma.

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: A condition where nerves or blood vessels are compressed in the thoracic outlet, leading to pain, numbness, and weakness in the shoulders and arms.

Kyphosis: Excessive curvature of the thoracic spine, leading to a hunched posture and potential discomfort or pain.

Costovertebral Joint Dysfunction: Pain and dysfunction at the joints where the ribs meet the thoracic spine, often causing localized pain and stiffness.

Lumbar Conditions

Lumbar Strain/Sprain: Injuries to the muscles or ligaments in the lower back, commonly resulting from lifting, twisting, or sudden movements.

Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease: Age-related changes in the lumbar discs, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility.

Facet Joint Dysfunction: Problems with the small joints between vertebrae in the lower back, causing localized pain and reduced range of motion.

Lumbar Spondylosis: Degenerative changes in the lumbar spine, often leading to pain, stiffness, and sometimes nerve compression.

Lumbar Stenosis: Narrowing of the spinal canal in the lower back, causing nerve compression and leading to pain, numbness, or weakness in the lower back and legs.

Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction: Pain and dysfunction at the joint between the sacrum and the ilium, often causing lower back and buttock pain.

Piriformis Syndrome: A condition where the piriformis muscle compresses the sciatic nerve, leading to sciatica-like symptoms.