Mid Back

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Dear TAI Experts: The upper part of my back is in a lot of pain. Feels like the rib region on the outer of both sides. What could this be? I haven't had any injuries. ... read more »

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Dear TAI Experts: I'm a 39 yr old female suffering from chronic thoracic spine pain flare ups, with stiff neck muscles and golf ball size knots both on the sides of my neck, and in the area between neck & shoulders & between my shoulder blades. I have to apply direct heavy pressure on the painful knots in order for them to even slightly soften. These flare ups come anywhere from twice a yr to seven times per yr. They have been occurring since I was a teen, but the symptoms have become more intense. It lasts anywhere from 4 days to 2 wks. During the flare up, I also feel fevery but usually don't actually have a fever. I get weak & tired & often develop a fever blister in conjunction with the flare up. My back makes crackling noises (thoracic region) with the slightest movement. I was diagnosed with scoliosis as a child. I've always described this as a "sickness in my back." I'm bed bound when these occur. I get a tingling feeling along the spine too. Please tell me what you think. I no longer have insurance & cannot afford all the diagnostic tests, which are more than nine thousand to pay out of pocket. Fibromyalgia? Arthritis? Lupus? I'm otherwise healthy. Height/weight proportionate. No meds, allergies, injuries. I'm a vegetarian, though I get protein from soy products. I don't drink milk. Could this be a problem? Maybe if I had a starting point as to which tests to eliminate at least. I'm desperate for help. Any advise would be greatly appreciated! ... read more »

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Dear TAI Experts: I have had pain in my right shoulder blade for a few months now. Since the initial injury (lifting a heavy box)it has extended down my right arm and into my hand. It feels like it may be a pinched nerve. The pain fluctuates between tingling and sharp pain. My doctor has prescribed a muscle relaxer, but that does not seem to be helping. Any ideas? ... read more »

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Dear TAI Experts: I am 25 years old and the middle section of my spine has been hurting for over ten years. I've been to several chiropractors out of desperation but the first offered no solution and the second one last year was a very temporary solution. I will no longer go to a chiropractor regularly as I am unsure of their methods and philosophy. I've been diagonosed with scoliosis with multiple curves but the spot that hurts the most is directly anterior to my bra strap. The protruding vertebrae, however, seem to now be in an inferior location. I can feel certain vertebrae grinding against the floor when lying down and when sitting against a hard-backed chair. How do I get my spine back in alignment without a chiropractor and how can I live the rest of my life without this nagging back pain? ... read more »