Middle Back Pain Doctors
Our experienced middle back pain doctors will accurately determine the source of your middle back pain and devise an individualized treatment plan that is tailored unique health history and pain symptoms.
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Middle Back Pain
Individuals suffering from middle back pain will have unique needs that require targeted treatment options. While many people experience back pain in their lifetimes, experiencing chronic middle back spine pain is less frequent and may require back pain specialists to resolve.
Our back pain doctors can thoroughly evaluate your pain symptoms and health history to determine the cause of your pain, the type of pain you are experiencing, and the best back pain treatment options.
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I LOVE LOVE LOVE this office. I was helping my mom find a place for her arthritis pain, and I explained to them how bad it was. They were able to schedule me the same week! That's almost impossible at any doctor's office...and then add COVID..... I was thrilled. I took my mom, and everyone was absolutely so sweet and kind
- Donyasha B.
Dr. Rao. I can't find the words to tell you how much he has meant to me. I followed him from an old practice to his very new high tech office. They offer so many different areas of assistance to those with issues from nutrition to spinal surgery...and much more. His office is professional.
- Mom To2
Dr. Roa is such an amazing doctor! During my first visit he never tried to rush through my appt., he genuinely listened to all my concerns and then took his time to explain to me in detail all his recommendations and how they would help me.
- Nikki Walker
In the 3 years as a patient of Dr. Rao, it is my opinion that he is a phenomenal and extraordinary doctor. He keeps up to date with the latest treatment options, will sacrifice time no matter how many are in the waiting room to listen and explain. Dr. Rao has treated multiple patients with rare illnesses, and shows more empathy than any Dr. I’ve met.
- Mom To2
I have now been with Dr. Rao for 13 years. He is the most caring Doctor I have ever been to! Dr. Rao makes you feel very comfortable at all times. I would not want to go to any other Doctor... I go to the Hagerstown location, everyone is very nice
- Theresa R.
The entire staff from the folks at the front desk to the Nurse, to the Physicians Assistant to the scribe that records the visit for the doctor - (great idea so the Doctor can focus on the patient!!!)
- NVA F.
Completely the best care you could want the staff is so pleasant and caring and the doctors have true heart for healing, love being a patient here would give 10 stars if I could & absolutely the most caring during my procedure with Dr B
- Cathern C.
Always friendly, courteous, and efficient service. From the ladies, who work the front desk, to the nurses and the doctors. I've always had a good experience with the Harrisonburg office in Virginia.
Krystal Shaffer
They scheduled my appointment very quickly so that I can get to help that I needed immediately instead of like most places having to wait two to three weeks to get in I called and was able to be seen the next day
- John H.
After transitioning from a pain and spine doctor in Columbia, MD.. The intake staff member at Pain and Spine Specialist made the scheduling a breeze. They were able to get me in within a week.
Rashawn JJ
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What Is Middle Back Pain
The spine is divided into three regions: cervical, thoracic, and lumbar. The upper back is designated as the ‘upper thoracic spine’ and the middle back is designated as the ‘lower thoracic spine.’ The thoracic spine is less mobile; it is responsible for maintaining the body’s stability and protecting vital organs that lie beneath the rib cage.
The thoracic spine is composed of the vertebrae discs, muscles, nerves, and ligaments. If any of these components become injured or irritated it can lead to pain in the middle back.
The middle back also consists of the spinal column and the spinal cord. The nerves in the spinal column control pain signals that are sent through out the body. A back pain management specialist can thoroughly evaluate your pain symptoms and provide you with middle back pain treatments.
Middle Back Pain Symptoms
When you start experiencing pain in your middle back, there are a few common symptoms that you may experience. The cause of pain in your middle back may determine the frequency and severity of your symptoms. Some of these symptoms are:
Symptoms may occur gradually or suddenly. However, if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms you should seek medical attention immediately:
These more severe symptoms are indicative of a more serious condition. They should not be ignored and should receive medical care.
Middle Back Pain Causes
The symptoms you experience from your middle back pain are typically the result of specific causes. The most common cause for pain symptoms are injury to the region or an underlying health condition affecting the spinal region of your middle back.
Common Causes:
Diseases may also include osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, and spinal stenosis. Osteoporosis occurs when bones start to weaken and thin. Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage starts to wear and break down. And spinal stenosis is the narrowing of the spinal canal placing great pressure on the spinal cord and its nerves.
If you are experiencing pain symptoms, you may be thinking, “I have pain in the middle of my back” but not know the first steps to take for treatment. Many initial attempts at treatment may be simple self-care measures.
Some simple home remedies can include:
When your middle back pain persists, and simple home remedies are not providing relief, it may be time to consult with a medical professional. A pain management practice will thoroughly evaluate your medical history and specifically your middle back pain history. They will devise a plan that will safely and ethically treat your symptoms, allowing you to return to a fully functioning life.
When your day to day life is physically limited due to your chronic middle back pain, you may find yourself becoming frustrated when trying to find relief. Living with chronic middle back pain can be a challenge, but figuring out the right treatment combination can greatly improve the quality of your life.
Middle Back Pain Treatments
Under the guidance and direction of a back pain specialists, they may recommend treatments like medications, injections, and alternative options.
Medication Therapy
Many patients suffering from middle back pain may not find relief from over the counter medicines and may require a prescription for something different. The types of medications that a physician may prescribe are non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID’s), muscle relaxants, and opioids. If prescription medication is being prescribed, a skilled back and pain specialist will determine which type is best.
Injection Therapy
Depending on the location of your back pain, medicated injections may provide you with better relief. Injection therapy is an ideal alternative for patients who do not wish to take prescription medications. Injections target the pain location directly, delivering the medication to the region generating pain. Spinal injections may provide individuals with relief for months or even years. People can return to enjoying their day to day lives without being limited by back pain.
Alternative Therapy
Alternative pain management therapies can be used on their own, as well as in conjunction with conventional therapies. Some alternative options for patients may be incorporating the practice of acupuncture and/or yoga in their daily routines. Alternative pain management therapies allow chronic pain patients to be treated more holistically. Patients can incorporate non opioid/pharmacological therapies safely into their treatment plans.
There are many new and innovative therapy options available for patients to explore for the most effective results. Vital to a patient’s healing process, finding a comprehensive pain management program or practice provides the constructive environment needed to treating the pain in your middle back. Our maryland back pain doctors can thoroughly evaluate your pain symptoms and provide you with middle back pain treatments.
About Us
We are a comprehensive pain management practice with board certified spinal cord stimulator doctors in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
