For those of us struggling with thoracic (mid-spine)
pain, chiropractic spinal manipulation therapy can be a good option
to decrease symptoms and improve our quality
of life. This type of treatment focuses on
biomechanical parameters to help enhance clinical outcomes, such
as improving range of motion and decreasing
pain levels. Let's explore the ways in which this type of therapy can help San Jose
thoracic spine pain patients find relief at Chiropractic Solutions.
WHAT IS THORACIC PAIN?
Thoracic pain is a kind of back pain that affects
the mid part of your spine, known as
the thoracic spine region. This area incorporates your chest
wall, ribs, and lungs. The most common sources of thoracic pain include
sprain or strain of muscle, injury to a disc, spinal stenosis, compressed nerve in
the spine, and/or facet joint dysfunction. Other contributors may include bad posture or an injury to the
shoulder or arm that puts pressure on the nerves in this area.
Chiropractic Solutions can figure this out with a complete
examination of your spine.
HOW CHIROPRACTORS CAN HELP WITH THORACIC PAIN
Chiropractors like yours at Chiropractic Solutions are experienced in the identification and treatment of musculoskeletal issues like thoracic pain.
They depend on a hands-on approach to
diagnose and treat these conditions using a variety of
techniques such as manual adjustments, electrical stimulation therapy, exercises,
and other modalities to decrease inflammation and enhance
range of motion in affected areas. Through regular
visits with their San Jose chiropractor for spinal manipulation and mobilization
and treatment plans tailored
specifically for them, thoracic spine pain sufferers can get relief without having to
take medications or undergoing
surgery.
HOW CHIROPRACTIC SPINAL MANIPULATION WORKS AND HELPS
Chiropractic spinal manipulation and mobilization is a form
of hands-on treatment that uses precise force, pressure, and
direction to relieve spinal pain. Cox® Technic is one very gentle form
of treatment that is segment specific, stretches spinal tissues, and eases
pain. The applied forces can be calculated specifically
with proper equipment. Such precision benefits those with thoracic pain.
Research has shown that this type of treatment can decrease
stiffness in the spine and relax muscles to help
relieve pain levels. One new study of patients with chronic
thoracic pain explained that spinal manipulation decreased
pain intensity, disability, spinal stiffness, and tenderness. (1) Another study
noted that patients who were “responders” to spinal manipulation for
non-specific thoracic spine pain relief were those whose expectations of improvement
and comfort during spinal manipulation were positive. (2) So come
for thoracic spine treatment with a positive attitude! Chiropractic Solutions
is ready to help.
CONTACT Chiropractic Solutions
Listen to this PODCAST
with Dr. Kurt Olding on The
Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he
illustrates relieving treatment of a thoracic disc herniation
with The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management.
If you're looking for a gentle
way to manage your mid-back pain, make
a San Jose chiropractic appointment with Chiropractic Solutions
today!