What causes pain when pressing on the thoracic spine?

Pain when pressing the thoracic spine may be caused by thoracic spondylolisthesis, back muscle strain, or herniated disc, all of which may cause pain when pressing the thoracic spine.

1. Thoracic spondylolisthesis: Thoracic spondylolisthesis can cause pain when pressing the thoracic vertebrae. If the spinal cord is not injured, you can observe for a period of time and try not to do strenuous exercise. Take Yaotongning capsules orally as prescribed by the doctor and perform local closed treatment. If the slippage is more serious, it may cause deformation of the back and you need to go to a regular hospital for thoracic spondylolisthesis surgery.

2. Muscle strain: Sitting in an improper posture for a long time may cause poor blood circulation in the back, or it may be caused by external impact, frequent heavy work, etc. Muscle strain in the back and prolonged headaches will reflect pain in the thoracic spine. You can do chest expansion exercises appropriately, correct your usual bad sitting habits, and relieve muscle strain.

3. Herniated disc: Overwork for a long time or frequent bending over to do heavy work may cause herniated disc, which will cause pain in the back and affect the thoracic spine. You can massage the intervertebral disc area to promote meridian unblocking, and acupuncture can promote blood circulation and remove dampness and cold. You can choose a hard bed when sleeping to evenly distribute the force on your waist.