Although pain in the thoracic spine area is common, it is not as well studied as neck or low back pain. But a 2015 study found it affects 1 in 10 men and 1 in 5 women.

If you have upper and middle back pain, that involves your thoracic spine. There are 12 vertebrae in your thoracic spine. You may hear your doctor refer to them as T1 through T12.

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Thoracic spinal foraminal stenosis is not as common as foraminal narrowing of the cervical spine or lower back. Symptoms can ...

Thoracic spinal stenosis symptoms. Thoracic spinal stenosis is rare, but its common symptoms include: — Weakness or numbness in both the upper and lower body — Pain in the ribs/trunk ...

If you are managing thoracic outlet syndrome, there are some exercises and stretches that may help. Check with your doctor before beginning, and read on for more info.

A 10-year-old girl with no significant past medical history presented to the ED for evaluation of 6 months of progressively worsening back pain.During the preceding month, she began experiencing ...