What is Mid Back Pain? Mid back pain (also known as upper back pain, middle back pain and thoracic spine pain) can cause pain anywhere from your neck to the bottom of the rib cage. While mid back pain is not as common as low back pain, it can be very painful when it does appear. What treatments are available for Mid Back Pain? At New York Pain Care, personalized treatment plans for mid back pain are designed for each individual patient by our team of Board Certified Back Pain Specialists, Spine Specialists and Sports Medicine Specialists. Treatment of mid back pain or upper back pain often involves a combination of Physical Therapy, Massage Therapy and Acupuncture. Other non-surgical treatments for mid back pain relief include Trigger Point Injections. Anatomy of the Mid Back The Thoracic Spine region, or the mid back, is comprised of 12 vertebrae, each connected to a rib on either side. The middle back serves as protection for your internal organs. Mid back pain is less common because the bones in this area are not as involved in movement as the lower back (lumbar). It is very uncommon to develop back and spine conditions such as degenerative disc disease, herniated discs or spinal stenosis in the mid back, or thoracic spine. What are the causes of Mid Back Pain? Mid back pain, or upper back pain, can be experienced in conjunction with neck pain or shoulder pain. The most common causes of mid back pain include: - An injury or trauma to the area - Myofascial Pain - Muscle strains / Muscle tears - Joint Pain - Sports injuries Myofascial Pain, one of the most common causes of Mid back pain seen at New York Pain Care, refers to the muscles of the back and is experienced with either overuse of the muscles or underuse of the muscles. This type of pain is commonly seen with athletes or those who are involved in sports and more prone to sports injuries. What do I do for my Mid Back Pain? The first step in treating Mid back pain is to make an appointment to see a Back Pain Specialist or Spine Specialist for a diagnosis and to learn your Mid back pain treatment options. Call us at (212) 242-8160 to request more information. At New York Pain Care our goal is to get you started on a personalized treatment plan to find relief. New York Pain Care 20 Squadron Blvd, Suite 290 New City, NY 10956 (212) 242-8160 41 5th Ave, # 1AB New York, NY 10003 212 604-1300 Web Address https://www.newyorkpaincare.com Our locations on the map: New City, NY https://goo.gl/maps/mgPLHtD3M7sL5cy3A New York, NY https://goo.gl/maps/pvKguomkzSMViYRHA Nearby Locations: (New York, NY) Union Square | Peter Cooper Village | Ukrainian Village | Noho | Greenwich Village 10003 | 10009, 10010 | 10012 | 10014 Working Hours (New City, NY): Monday: 9am–5pm Tuesday: 9am–5pm Wednesday: 9am–5pm Thursday: 9am–5pm Friday: 9am–5pm Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed Working Hours (New York, NY): Monday: 9am–5pm Tuesday: 8am–7pm Wednesday: 9am–7pm Thursday: 9am–5pm Friday: 9am–5pm Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed Payment : cash, check, credit cards.