Normally, each joint in your spine should move freely and independently. If one or more of your spinal vertebra become slightly misaligned and restricted, we call this condition “spinal se Restrictions can develop in many gmental joint restriction”. ways.
Sometimes they are brought on by an accident or an injury. Other times, they develop from repetitive strains or poor posture. Being overweight, smoking, strenuous work, and emotional stress can make you more susceptible to problems.
Dealing With Mid Back Pain?
Joint restrictions most commonly cause local tenderness and discomfort.
You may notice that your range of motion is limited. Movement may increase your discomfort. Pain from a restricted joint often trickles around your rib cage or up & down your spine.
The good news is that we can help.
Getting you back to normal as soon as possible is our number one goal. To do that, we will likely recommend one or more of the following:
- Joint manipulation to gently restore movement to your back.
- Therapy modalities to ease your muscle tightness, pain and swelling.
- Myofascial release to remove your longstanding tightness.
- Therapeutic stretching to restore your flexibility.