While pain in the mid-back is less common than pain of the neck and lower back, it has become more prevalent than it once was. This pain may sometimes be called upper back pain and can come from any number of causes. A San Antonio chiropractor offers a safe approach that helps to bring relief to this type of pain without resorting to surgery or drugs.

The mid-back region consists of twelve thoracic vertebrae and their discs as well as tendons, ligaments and muscles. Each of these vertebra is attached to a rib that wraps around the body and attaches to the sternum, with the exception of the bottom three ribs. This structure, known as the rib cage, offers protection to the vital organs as well as the spinal cord.

The most common forms of mid-back problems are related to muscle strain and malfunction of the joints where the ribs join the vertebrae. This pain may be associated with obesity, lifting too much weight, bending over a desk for prolonged periods or sleeping on the stomach.

While less common in one’s mid-back region, bulging discs or arthritis can also cause mid-back pain. Inflammation may cause pressure on the spinal nerves that results in pain. Although drugs may dull the pain, they do nothing to restore function to the joint so the pain does not return. Chiropractic care offers a better approach.

Chiropractors help to correct misalignment of the spine. This restores both joint and nerve function. The work is done without using drugs or scalpels. The success of chiropractic care for this type of pain makes it a top choice for persons looking for alternative forms of health care.

Persons looking for a natural, safe approach to relief of mid-back pain may want to speak with a San Antonio chiropractor. The care offered can speed natural healing. It also brings pain relief.

It might be interesting to contemplate whether you could have injured yourself without noticing or whether there might be an emotional component to your pain. But when you are in pain what you really want is for it to stop. A San Antonio chiropractor can help relieve your back pain safely.

In many cases the cause of back pain is obvious. You might have felt something happen when you lifted something heavy or fell down the stairs or got tackled a little too hard during a weekend football game. It might have happened as a result of being rear-ended in your car.

Or maybe you weren’t aware of anything happening. Maybe you just woke up one morning and couldn’t move without feeling enormous pain. Maybe you were performing one of your usual tasks and suddenly couldn’t continue.

Pain, whether in the upper, lower, or middle back could be due to many causes. Pain is a symptom of some sort of medical condition. Your pain could be the result of an injury such as a sprain or fracture.

The problem could be mechanical. Perhaps the way you have been moving for many years has caused strain or excessive wear-and-tear on various parts of the spine. The result may be degenerated discs or damage to facet joints.

Back pain can be caused by a variety of diseases such as arthritis or various types of infection. It can be caused by tumors, usually from a cancer that started somewhere else in the body and spread. Osteoporosis, while not itself a painful condition, can lead to bone fractures that are painful.

Fortunately most of the more horrifying causes of pain in the back are fairly rare. In many cases X-rays will reveal that even though the pain is severe it can be alleviated by adjustments to the spine. A San Antonio chiropractor may have the solution you are looking for.

PRESS RELEASE: San Antonio, TX, 27-NOVEMBER-2011 – Franklin Chiropractic & Accident Clinic Inc and San Antonio chiropractor, Dr. James Franklin, D. C., are pleased to announce that there are techniques and methods that will help local adults and children improve their natural posture.

People have less than good posture for several reasons. They may be in an accident that injures the spinal cord alignment. This can cause pain in the muscles and nerves surrounding the vertebrae of the spinal column. The injured person can find it difficult to stand and sit correctly, because the muscles and nerves protest.

Sometimes diseases or congenital problems from the earliest infancy can cause problems with posture. Conditions such as scoliosis create problems with the posture, leading to increasing pain.

A chiropractor will do a thorough assessment of the carriage or posture of individuals, regardless of age. The initial review may include precise measurements, photographs, and x-ray imaging. The results of this examination will aid the chiropractor in developing a complete plan for improving posture. Better posture means less pain and better health overall.

Learn more about chiropractic techniques for posture improvement by visiting the web pages at http://www.franklinchiropractic.com today. Members of the press and others who have additional questions about specific techniques described in this press release may contact Dr. Franklin at the location below:

Contact Person Name: Dr. James Franklin, D. C.

Company Name: Franklin Chiropractic & Accident Clinic Inc

Address: Nacogdoches Office, 12802 Nacogdoches, San Antonio TX 78217

Contact Telephone Number: (210) 657-6744

Contact Fax Number: (210) 657-7230

Email: info@franklinchiropractic.com

Website: http://www.franklinchiropractic.com

Summary: Franklin Chiropractic & Accident Clinic Inc and Dr. James Franklin D. C., San Antonio chiropractor bring comprehensive therapeutic techniques to local residents who desire to have improved posture, resulting in better health and less pain.