by Dr. Edward Gould | Aug 3, 2019 | Mid Back Pain, Rib Head Pain
The upper back or thoracic spine generally speaking, is more stable than the neck and the lower back due to the attaching ribs. Even with this extra stiffness, problems still occur. Below are common things that happen to the mid back or thoracic spine. Rib Head Pain...
by Dr. Edward Gould | Jul 14, 2019 | Mid Back Pain, Rib Head Pain
A very “sharp” pain Most patients describe rib head pain as a knife-like pain. Why does this occur? A little anatomy will help you to understand this. Each rib actually attaches to the spine in two different locations. At each site of attachment, a joint...