Sprain and Strain of Thoracic Spine

Definition:
An injury to the thoracic spine when the joint is carried through a range of motion greater than normal, but without dilocation or fracture; an injury resulting from tensile force

Symptoms
  • Mid back pain
  • Loss of ROM in the thoracic spine
  • Tenderness with palpation to thoracic spine
Causes
  • Heavy lifting
  • Twisting motions
  • Involvement in sports
  • Poor posture or body mechanics
  • Motor vehicle accidents
  • Falls
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching
  • Soft tissue massage
  • Core stabilization exercises
  • Lower extremity strengthening
  • Posture program
Sprain and Strain of Thoracic Spine Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Standing Posture
  • Sitting Posture
  • Walkfit
  • WalkFit Program
  • Wall Push
  • Wall Slides
  • Side Lying Lumbar RR RL
  • Prone Thoracic Extension

Sprain and Strain of Thoracic Spine Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Swiss Ball Stretch
  • Thoracic Rotation
  • Thoracic Stretch 1
  • Foam Wedge In Flexion
  • Superman Holds
  • Warrior