Mid back pain is pain felt in the area below the neck and above the waist. The middle back is composed of 12 vertebrae. This part of the back is called the Thoracic Spine. The mid back is naturally strong and stable. The elastic cartilages which are found between each bone serve as shock absorbers and are called disc. The most common problem found in this section of the back is called Scoliosis.

There are many different problems that could trigger mid back pain. Muscle strains are the most common cause of pain in the middle back. Other causes of mid back pain include poor posture, emotional stress, improper lifting, traumatic accidents, standing for hours, sleeping uncomfortably, and overexertion.

Persistent mid back pain could indicate a serious condition wherein if it continues for more than a couple of weeks, it would need medical advice. If the middle part of the spine is directly injured, it can cause pinched spinal nerves, therefore creating malfunction of the organs. Within this spinal region, there are pairs of spinal nerves that emit blood and nutrition to organs such as the stomach, liver, gall bladder, and small intestine. Problems in communication from the nerves to these organs, may lead to numerous digestive disorders. There are also nerves in the mid back that lead to the heart which can bring heart irregularities, if T1-T4 spinal nerves are disturbed.

Upon examination, it is not unusual to find a certain type of back misalignment. Mid back pain is a common problem just like low back pain. Problems associated with musculoskeletal in nature can be addressed using chiropractic treatment. Chiropractic care has been highly successful in treating patients seeking alternative health care. Without the use of drugs or scalpels, a chiropractor identifies the underlying causes of the patient's problem and returns the spine to its corrected alignment through gentle adjustments.

The chiropractor will take a thorough history and provide a complete physical exam. After the assessment, the chiropractor will develop a plan to correct the underlying problems. These corrective steps will be explained to the patient and when the patient agrees to the treatment plan, the doctor will begin care. Conservative treatments chiropractors use are spinal manipulation, massage, electrical stimulation, ultrasound, and hot or cold packs.

Additional services chiropractors provide include exercise, pelvic stabilization, ergonomics, and education on diet. Exercise and rehabilitation are very important to prevent the pain from coming back. Many patients are relieved from their mid back pain after a few visits and others choose to continue into maintenance care because it keeps their bodies in optimum condition.