Thoracic Sprain/Strain

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

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
Thoracic Sprain/Strain Phase I

Purchase Phase

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

Thoracic Sprain/Strain Phase II

Purchase Phase

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

Thoracic Sprain/Strain Phase III

Purchase Phase

  • Plank Hold
  • Straight Leg Sit Up
  • Single Leg Bridge
  • Superman Holds
  • Side Plank On Elbow
  • Plank Hold Alternate UE LE
  • Lunge Walk Med Ball Rotation