{"id":2761,"date":"2016-09-05T00:33:50","date_gmt":"2016-09-05T00:33:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.s3c.com.au\/?page_id=2761"},"modified":"2021-06-30T09:24:59","modified_gmt":"2021-06-30T09:24:59","slug":"acute-mid-back-pain","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.s3c.com.au\/education-centre\/conditions\/mid-back\/acute-mid-back-pain\/","title":{"rendered":"Acute Mid Back Pain"},"content":{"rendered":"

Acute mid back pain<\/h1>\n

Acute mid back pain is defined pain lasting less than three months in the thoracic spine. Acute mid back pain is a vague term and can pertain to many anatomical structures; although, paraspinal muscle strains, spinal joint sprains and muscle spasms are common causes of acute mid back pain. Sometimes acute mid back pain is referred to as non-specific, or mechanical, thoracic pain. The vast majority of people will make a full recovery from acute mid back pain. If you’re experiencing ongoing mid back pain, seeing a chiropractor to get a diagnosis and strategies to self-manage this condition should be your first step.<\/p>\n

Symptoms<\/b><\/p>\n

The symptoms of acute mid back pain can be variable. People can report pain that is sharp, dull, radiating or local. Stiffness and tightness after long workdays are a common complaint and this may be relieved by movement and exercising. <\/p>\n

Treatment<\/b><\/p>\n

The treatment of acute mid back pain will depend on the cause or underlying issue. Chiropractic treatments can be useful. <\/p>\n

More information<\/b><\/p>\n

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