Thoracic Pain
Thoracic pain encompasses discomfort or pain felt in the chest region, situated between the neck and abdomen. Its manifestation may differ in terms of intensity, duration, and location, serving as an indicative symptom for various underlying causes. Multiple factors can contribute to the development of thoracic pain, including disk degeneration, arthritis or musculoskeletal issues such as sprains or fractures.
At Capitol Pain Institute, our pain management doctors are here to help you manage your thoracic pain and get you back to the things you love. Schedule an appointment today!
Arthritis
Arthritis refers to inflammation of a joint and/or joint pain. There are many different types of arthritis and, over time, the symptoms may become more and more severe, leading to loss of range of motion and/or inability of the joint to support weight.
- NSAIDS
- Medication Management
- Injections
- Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)
- Bracing
- Physical Therapy
- Joint Replacement
Compression Fracture
When a bone in the spine collapses, it is called a vertebral compression fracture. These fractures happen most commonly in the lower thoracic and lumbar spine.
Joint Pain
Joints are ubiquitous in the human body as they are involved in movement of the spine and extremity. Joints play a crucial role in the kinematics of the human body as they are involved with movement and also help in unloading sheer pressure and weight of the body.
- NSAIDs
- Steroid Injections
- Joint Tap
Shingles/Post Herpetic Neuralgia
Shingles usually starts with itching, tingling, and pain on one side of the body. It most often occurs in the trunk, but may affect the leg or even the face. A very typical blistering rash forms on the skin in the same region 1 to 5 days after the initial symptoms (itching, tingling, pain). The rash will then scab over in about a week and clear up in 2-4 weeks.
Thoracic Spondylosis/Disc Herniation
Disc degeneration or acute injury can cause the nucleus to herniate into the spinal canal or the neural foramen.
- NSAIDs
- Medication Management
- Physical Therapy
