Thoracic Disc Degeneration

Definition:
A retrograde pathological change in the thoracic disc, in consequence of which their functions are often impaired or destroyed; sometimes reversible; in the early stages, necrosis results.
Purchase 2 Phases

Symptoms
  • Upper or mid back pain
  • Loss of ROM in the thoracic spine
  • Numbness and tingling in the lower extremity
  • Pain upon twisting of the back
  • Muscle spasms
  • Bowel or bladder dysfunction
  • Slumped posture
Causes
  • Age related degeneration
  • Bone spurs
  • Herniate disc
  • Overuse
  • Faulty posture
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching
  • Posture program
  • Core stabilization exercises
  • Lower and upper extremity strengthening
  • Soft tissue massage
Thoracic Disc Degeneration Phase I

Purchase Phase

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

Thoracic Disc Degeneration Phase II

Purchase Phase

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