Acute / Traumatic Thoracic Pain
Introduction
Pain in the mid-back (thoracic spine) can occur suddenly after injury or trauma.
Signs/Symptoms
Sharp mid-back pain
Pain with deep breathing or twisting
Localised muscle tightness
Causes
Sports injury or fall
Lifting with poor technique
Direct trauma to the back or ribs
How Physio Can Help
Physios help reduce pain, restore movement, and improve strength with hands-on therapy, breathing techniques, and posture retraining.