The thoracic spine is made up of 12 bones that attach to your ribs and support your rib cage. Excessive curvature in the thoracic spine, called hyperkyphosis, can cause pain and may happen after a ...

There are many different reasons you may have pain in this region. Many causes aren’t serious, but some, like a fractured vertebra or herniated disk, require medical attention. Most people have 33 ...

Whether you’re swinging a bat, reaching for your seat belt or simply turning to look over your shoulder, your ability to rotate affects everything from sports performance to daily life. Yet, for many ...

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 ...