Middle back pain affects the thoracic spine—the part of the spine that supports the rib cage in the middle and upper back. Compared to lower back (lumbar spine) and neck (cervical spine) pain, this ...
Chronic back pain, especially in middle-age, can develop for several reasons, including degenerative disc disease, nerve root irritation, arthritis or a slipped vertebrae, according to Nicholas Beatty ...
Like a highway system, the vagus nerve branches profusely from your brain through your organs to marshal bodily functions, ...