Mid-Back

GENERAL

Anatomy

• Normal Spinal Alignment
• Anatomy of Thoracic Spine

Diagnostics

• Cervical Discograms
• EMG/NCV- Electromyograms and Nerve Conduction Studies
• Epidural Injections and Selective Nerve Root Blocks
• Facet Blocks and Rhizotomies
• Pain Diary

For Your Doctor Visit

• How to Describe Your History and Symptoms of Neck, Shoulder and Arm Pain
• How to Describe Your History and Symptoms of Lower Back and Leg Pain
• Best Questions to Ask When Interviewing a Spine Surgeon or Neurosurgeon
• When to Have Neck Surgery

CONDITIONS

Causes of Mid-Back Pain

• Arthritis of the Neck and Back
• Herniated Disc Thoracic Spine
• Scheuermann’s Disease & Hyperkyphosis
• Scoliosis
• Spinal Cord Injuries
• Thoraco-Lumbar Spine Fractures
• Walking Disorders – How Nerve and Joint Injuries Change Gait

Other Causes of Back Pain

• Rheumatological Conditions That Affect the Spine
• Dangerous Mimic of Back Pain

TREATMENTS

Surgical

• Scoliosis Surgery

Non-Surgical

• Acupuncture
• Chiropractic
• Cold/Hot Therapies
• Epidural Injections
• Ergonomics
• Neck and Back Pain Medications
• Physical Therapy
• Prescribed Exercises / Ergonomics
• Prolotherapy
• Rest