Poor posture, muscle tension or bruises are often the reasons for symptoms in the thoracic spine. “False heart pain”, which is caused by a blockage of the upper thoracic spine, is not uncommon. Degenerative changes such as osteoarthritis and herniated discs can lead to irritation and, in rare cases, nerve compression. Pain resulting from osteoporotic fractures occurs mainly in elderly people, as the bone loss itself is painless and therefore often goes unnoticed.

For chronic back pain, lifestyle factors in particular play a significant role: for example, lack of exercise, excess weight and stress. An in-depth personal consultation and clinical examination with a precise diagnosis are therefore essential for effective treatment and therapy.

Everyone experiences pain differently, and various common symptoms can occur in different combinations. The most frequently described complaints are: 

• Pain aggravated by moving, sitting or standing for longer periods
• Restricted movement when bending, turning or stretching
• Local or general muscle tension
• Increased pressure sensitivity
• Feeling of pressure and/or tightness in chest
• Difficulty taking deep breaths

Chiropractic treatment for thoracic spine pain focuses on non-invasive and non-pharmacological methods.

We primarily use our hands to alleviate symptoms and improve spinal function. As a rule, we realign individual segments of the spine using targeted movements, improving their mobility and thus alleviating your pain. We use soft tissue techniques such as local massages or stretches and trigger point therapy to relieve muscle tension and improve blood circulation. We often prescribe strengthening and stretching exercises to strengthen your back and improve your posture. If appropriate, we prescribe medication—always keeping in mind the balance between benefits and side effects.

It’s important to us that you, as a patient, are fully informed about the prognosis, treatment options and self-management. During your therapy, we offer advice and provide you with tips on how to stay active and avoid relapses with the help of specific exercise measures. 
We always tailor our treatments to your unique situation. Our goal is clear: working with you to tackle the root causes of your pain. With check-ups, we review your treatment progress and adjust your treatment plan on an ongoing basis, if necessary.