Middle back pain affects the thoracic spine—the part of the spine that supports the rib cage in the middle and upper back. Compared to lower back (lumbar spine) and neck (cervical spine ...

As a certified personal trainer, one of the most common complaints I hear from my clients is the presence of persistent lower ...

You don’t need to be told that back pain is a common phenomenon. No one we’ve ever met hasn’t struggled at least once in their life with a niggle or an ache, and the past two years have ...

By improving mid-back (thoracic spine) and rib cage mobility, you can enhance your ability to rotate, alleviate pain and move through life with greater ease and lower risk of injury. Many people ...

Pain in the lower left back could indicate a problem with the muscles, joints, mid-back, or organs in the pelvic area. Common sources of pain include muscle injuries, kidney problems, and arthritis.

Several exercises and stretches may help relieve lat pain. The latissimus dorsi is a large, flat muscle covering the width of the middle and lower back. It connects the bone of the upper arm to ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. A new study revealed that only 10% of non-surgical ...

March 21, 2025 – If lower back pain frustrates you, so will this news: Only 1 in 10 of the most common noninvasive treatments work. That's according to a new study review published in the ...

Why? Because when I parked my car at the grocery store, I made the mistake of twisting around to grab shopping bags from the back seat. I felt a zing of pain in the middle of my back. Uh oh!