Mid-back and rib pain are often overlooked—but they can be sharp, nagging, and limit everything from deep breathing to basic movement. Whether it’s a “stuck” joint, tight muscles, or pain wrapping around the ribs, we help you figure it out and get back to feeling your best.

Mid-Back & Rib Pain

  • How We Treat It

    Mid-back and rib pain can come from poor posture, repetitive movement, training overload, or even stress. Our approach focuses on restoring mobility, reducing irritation, and improving how your spine and ribcage move together.

    Our approach includes:

    Chiropractic Adjustments: Restore motion in stiff thoracic or rib joints and relieve pressure.

    Soft Tissue Therapy: Release tight muscles like the paraspinals, intercostals, lats, or rhomboids.

    Dry Needling: Calm overactive trigger points that refer to pain around the ribs or between the shoulder blades.

    Shockwave Therapy: Stimulate healing in chronic or stubborn areas.

    Rehabilitation Exercises: Improve thoracic extension, scapular stability, and breathing mechanics.

    Benefits to you:

    Relief from sharp, catching, or radiating mid-back pain

    Easier breathing and improved upper body movement

    Better posture and less strain during daily activity or training

    Long-term strategies to keep pain from coming back

  • Who We Help

    Mid-back and rib pain can affect anyone, especially those with movement imbalances, poor posture, or high physical demand.

    Desk Workers with postural strain or "tech hunch"

    CrossFitters, Lifters & Athletes with poor thoracic mobility or rib flare issues

    Runners with breathing dysfunction or rotational imbalances

    Busy Parents & Students carrying tension or poor lifting mechanics

    Active Adults who feel "locked up" or limited during exercise or daily life

  • What Makes Our Approach Different

    Mid-back and rib issues don’t get better with quick adjustments alone. We take time to understand your movement, treat the source of dysfunction, and give you lasting results.

    Why patients choose us:

    30-minute appointments focused on one-on-one, hands-on care

    Comprehensive treatment that includes joint work, soft tissue therapy, and rehab

    Movement-focused assessments to find the why behind your pain

    Breath work and mobility drills to help your ribcage and spine work together

    Individualized plans built around your lifestyle and activity goals

  • FAQs About MId-Back & Rib Pain

    Why does it hurt when I breathe or twist?
     Rib joint dysfunction or muscle spasm can make breathing painful. We address both the joint and soft tissue components to restore full, pain-free motion.

    Can this come from my posture?
     Yes—poor posture, especially forward head and rounded shoulders, can lead to mid-back and rib stress over time.

    Will I feel better right away?
     Some patients feel relief after the first visit, while others need a few sessions to improve mobility and reset movement patterns.

    Is it safe to adjust the ribs or thoracic spine?
     Yes, when done properly by a licensed provider. We always assess the safest and most effective techniques for your condition.

    Can stress or breathing issues cause mid-back pain?
     Absolutely. Shallow or chest-dominant breathing and tension can overload the mid-back. We often work on breathing mechanics as part of care.

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