Mid-Back Sprain/Strain

Definition

muscle tearing and usually associated with vehicle accidents, falls, lifting, etc. Sprain/strain injuries may occur in the mid back.

Description

Sprain / strain usually * involves just muscle and ligament damage and no damage to facets or discs. No nerve damage is noted. The pain may be present for weeks after an athletic or accident injury and is not something that has hurt recurrently before. These injuries take up to 4 to 16 weeks to heal. Treatment involves maintaining normal ranges of motion for the facets while restricting motion in the beginning. Rehabilitation will be important.

* A special note on "usually" involving only muscle and ligaments:
It is possible that the intervertebral disc itself may be sprained or torn in these muscular type of injuries. Since the disc is very pain sensitive, it also contributes to your pain. A resultant sprain/strain requires up to 3 months to totally heal, like a normal disc herniation, also.
 
Examination

Chiropractic Spine and Sports Rehab Center provides a thorough examination routine to be sure the diagnosis is specific to set a treatment plan for the quickest and best recovery.

Cervical Spine Exam Description


Treatment

In office, Chiropractic Spine and Sports Rehab Center uses Cox Technic Flexion Distraction and Decompression to widen the canal space, drop the intradiscal pressure and increase the disc height to relieve pain.

You will welcome the Cox Technic manipulation that gently "pulls you apart," as many patients describe the treatment or say they need.

 Graphic Animation of Cox Technic - Thoracic Spine
The disc is pressing on the nerve. Note that as the disc herniation reduces, the pinched nerve is relieved. 
Cox Technic Thoracic Spine Treatment


In office adjunctive care may hasten your recovery.

At Home Care

Chiropractic Spine and Sports Rehab Center may recommend some at-home care instructions to return you to your pain-free quality of life as quickly as possible.

Contact Chiropractic Spine and Sports Rehab Center to get relief of your mid-back sprain/strain.

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