As you get older, your vertebrae (spinal bones) tend to wear down. The bony discs and joints can crack. You don’t have to have an injury, such as a fall, for this to happen. Wear and tear on any bone ...

The spine in the upper back and abdomen is known as the thoracic spine. It is one of the three major sections of the spinal column. The thoracic spine sits between the cervical spine in the neck and ...

Your upper and middle back area runs from the base of your neck to the bottom of your rib cage. Many issues can cause pain in this area, such as overuse, poor posture, or a pinched nerve. In most ...