Mid-Back / Thoracic Pain
Serving Mount Hutton & surrounding Lake Macquarie suburbs. Evidence-based chiropractic care for back pain, neck pain, headaches, sciatica and more. No referral needed.
Pain through the mid-back — the thoracic spine, often felt between the shoulder blades — is common in people who sit or work at a desk for long periods. At our Mount Hutton clinic, Dr Elvin assesses your mid-back and ribs and uses hands-on care to help restore movement and ease the stiffness.
Symptoms
How it can feel
Mid-back and thoracic problems can feel like:
Our Approach
How we assess it
Dr Elvin examines your mid-back, ribs, neck and posture, and importantly screens for anything that needs medical review — chest or upper-back symptoms are always checked carefully. You'll get a clear explanation of what's driving your pain.
How We Help
How we treat it
- Joint mobilisation and adjustment of the thoracic spine and ribs
- Soft-tissue therapy for tight upper- and mid-back muscles
- Posture and workstation advice to reduce day-to-day strain
- Exercises to improve mid-back movement and strength
Common Causes
What can contribute to it
Understanding what's behind your pain helps us treat the cause, not just the symptom. Common contributors include:
Your First Visit
What to expect
A thorough history
We take time to understand your symptoms, your goals and how the problem is affecting your daily life.
A physical examination
Dr Elvin assesses your movement, posture and joints to work out what's actually driving your pain.
Your diagnosis & plan
You'll get a clear explanation and a treatment plan built around you — no jargon and no lock-in packages.
Treatment on the day
In most cases treatment begins in your first session, with simple advice to support your recovery.
When to see a chiropractor
- Persistent stiffness or aching between the shoulder blades
- Mid-back pain that flares with desk work or screens
- Reduced movement with turning or deep breathing
- Recurring upper- or mid-back tension
If you have severe or worsening symptoms, numbness, weakness, or loss of bladder or bowel control, seek urgent medical care.
Related conditions
Why Choose Us
Care you can trust, close to home
- Rated 5.0 on Google by our patients
- New patient special — $70 for your first visit
- Open weekends and no referral needed
- HICAPS on site for instant health-fund claims
- A wide range of funding options supported
- Gentle, low-force techniques available
Mid-Back / Thoracic Pain — FAQ
Why does my mid-back hurt between the shoulder blades?
This is one of the most common areas we treat, often linked to prolonged sitting, desk work and posture. Stiff mid-back joints and tight muscles frequently contribute. Dr Elvin will assess the area and explain what's going on.
Could mid-back or chest pain be something serious?
Chest and upper-back symptoms are always screened carefully. If anything suggests a cause that needs medical attention, Dr Elvin will refer you promptly. Seek urgent care for chest pain with shortness of breath, sweating or arm/jaw pain.
Can chiropractic help mid-back stiffness?
For mechanical mid-back pain and stiffness, chiropractic care aims to improve joint movement and ease muscle tension. Many desk workers find hands-on care combined with posture advice helpful.
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