Above: Mobilisations of the upper thoracic spine by experienced physiotherapist
The most common upper back injuries the physiotherapists at Physio.co.uk see are:
Above: Taping to correct posture and support muscle applied by therapist
Above: Mobilisations of the mid thoracic spine
Other less common injuries include:
- costovertebral joint disorders
- scheuermann’s disease
- thoracic intevertebral disc prolapse
- thoracic intervertebral joint disorders
- fractured vertebrae – upper back
- T4 syndrome
Above: Soft tissue massage of the upper thoracic spine by specialist therapist