Our body is designed in such a way that often a malfunctioning of an organ is accompanied by a pain symptom and a sense of discomfort. The spine, the main core of the human body, is no exception.
Structure of the thoracic spine
This department of the vertebral column includes 12 vertebrae, to which, articular formations, ribs are attached. The physiological feature of the thoracic region is expressed in its bend in the form of the letter "C". The small height of the discs causes a small mobility of the thoracic spine.
Causes of pain
Pain in the thoracic spine, most often, appear as a result of diseases of the spinal column. A sedentary lifestyle, a static load on the back muscles, lifting weights, injuries and falls - all this causes damage or relaxation of the muscular corset and, as a consequence, the appearance of problems. The most common causes of pain in the thoracic spine are:
- radiculitis (back or neck);
- rachiocampsis;
- scoliosis ;
- displacement or thinning of intervertebral discs (spondyloarthrosis).
In addition, the appearance of a small hernia or other formation, in the vertebrae of the thoracic region, can cause intense pain.
With intercostal neuralgia, pain can be felt in the thoracic region from the back. It can be strengthened by deep breathing, coughing, twisting of the trunk, etc.
In herpes zoster (herpes), pain in the thoracic region is felt in its lower part and has a shingling character.
Pain in osteochondrosis of the thoracic region has a variety of localization, but is mostly felt between the shoulder blades, giving to the shoulder or neck.
At professional sportsmen or people leading an active lifestyle, there may be pain in the thoracic region caused by a complete or partial rupture of ligaments, without displacement of the vertebrae. Such an injury is called spinal distortion.
Pain in the thoracic area with diseases of the internal organs
Pain sensations in the sternum can radiate from another diseased organ. For example, violations in the work of cardiovascular
- ischemia;
- pathology of the mediastinum;
- angina pectoris.
The causes of pain in the chest can be:
- Gastrointestinal diseases;
- malignant formations of the organs of the breast;
- pneumonia ;
- tuberculosis.