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 Effective Relief from

Mid-Back Pain

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Pain Management Specialists of New York

Can Help Alleviate Your Pain

Are you in pain?

Why is the middle of my back sore? Are you having difficulty turning from side to side because the middle of your back hurts? Are you experiencing stiffness or limited range of motion, or do you have pain that radiates throughout your chest or abdomen or into your arms? Do you find yourself occasionally struggling to breathe because of pain in the middle of your back?

We can help

At Pain Management Specialists of New York, our entire practice focuses on the effective treatment and alleviation of pain, including any type of mid-back pain. Our lead pain management specialist, Dr. Ari Lerner, brings decades of experience to people throughout the New York City metropolitan area who are suffering from any type of pain, including mid-back pain. Dr. Lerner is board-certified in both pain management and anesthesiology by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

To set up an appointment, contact us online or call us at (718) 932-1740.

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What Is Mid-Back Pain?

The middle of your back is medically referred to as the thoracic part of your spine, located between the base of your neck and your rib cage. You have 12 vertebrae in the thoracic region, as well as ligaments, muscles and tendons, all of which are susceptible to injury.

What Are the Common Causes of Mid-Back Pain?

The mid-back supports many daily movements and is vulnerable to injury and pain from a variety of common causes, including::

Accidental injury

Accidental injury, from motor vehicle collisions to workplace injuries, or slips, trips and falls.

Posture or Weight

Excessive weight or poor posture, which can pinch nerves or damage connective tissue

Aging

Age-related conditions, including deterioration of spinal discs

Congenital issues

Congenital issues, such as scoliosis (a curved spine) or a narrow spinal canal (spinal stenosis)

Sports

Sports-related injuries or wear and tear affecting the mid-back

Overexertion

Overexertion, including lifting, pulling, pushing, bending or squatting

What Types of Mid-Back Pain Do We Treat?

At Pain Management Specialists of New York, we treat a wide range of conditions that involve pain or discomfort in the middle of your back:

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Herniated, bulging or ruptured discs

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Muscle sprains, strains or tears

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Pain associated with spinal stenosis

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Discomfort related to osteoarthritis

How Can We Help Minimize Your Mid-Back Pain?

At Pain Management Specialists of New York, we take a comprehensive approach to the treatment of any type of pain. We’ll compile a comprehensive medical history and conduct a thorough physical examination, so the we can have a clear sense of the causes and indications of your middle back pain. We may initially prescribe painkillers and anti-inflammatory medications for short-term relief from pain, as well as physical therapy or chiropractic care to alleviate your discomfort.

(View the  following short videos and descriptions.) 

Epidural Steroid Injections

What are thoracic epidural injections?

This minimally invasive procedure is performed to relieve mid-back pain and radiating chest discomfort caused by conditions such as thoracic disc herniation, spinal stenosis, or nerve inflammation. A corticosteroid is injected into the epidural space of the thoracic spine to reduce inflammation and pressure on the affected nerves. While this video illustrates the lumbar technique, the thoracic epidural steroid injection follows a similar approach and is equally effective for treating pain originating from the mid-back region.

Nerve Block

What is a thoracic medial branch block?

This procedure is used to diagnose and treat pain originating from the facet joints in the thoracic (mid-back) spine. A small amount of anesthetic is injected near the medial branch nerves, which transmit pain signals from the thoracic facet joints. If pain relief follows, it confirms these joints as the likely source of discomfort. While this video shows the lumbar approach, the thoracic medial branch block follows the same principles and technique, adapted to the mid-back region.

Radio Frequency Neurotomy

What is a thoracic radio frequency neurotomy?

Radiofrequency neurotomy is a targeted procedure that provides longer-lasting relief from chronic mid-back (thoracic) pain caused by facet joint irritation. Using radiofrequency energy, the medial branch nerves that carry pain signals are carefully disrupted. This is typically done after a successful thoracic medial branch block. Though this video illustrates the lumbar version of the procedure, the thoracic radiofrequency neurotomy uses a similar technique, customized to the thoracic spine.

Trigger Point Injections

What are trigger point injections?

This outpatient procedure is designed to reduce or relieve the pain of trigger points. These small, tender knots can form in muscles or in the fascia (the soft, stretchy connective tissue that surrounds muscles and organs). The trigger point injection procedure takes only a few minutes to complete.

Spinal Cord Stimulation

Uses electrical impulses to block pain signals to your brain

What is spinal cord stimulation?

Spinal cord stimulation (also called SCS) uses electrical impulses to relieve chronic pain of the back, arms and legs. It is believed that electrical pulses prevent pain signals from being received by the brain. SCS candidates include people who suffer from neuropathic pain and for whom conservative treatments have failed.

Spinal Cord Stimulation

The use of electrical impulses to block pain signals to your brain

What is a spinal cord stimulator implant?

Spinal cord stimulation (also called SCS) uses electrical impulses to relieve chronic pain of the back, arms and legs. It is believed that electrical pulses prevent pain signals from being received by the brain. SCS candidates include people who suffer from neuropathic pain and for whom conservative treatments have failed.

Disc Decompression / Discectomy

Herniated disc treatment

What is disc decompression or discectomy?

This is a procedure to treat a herniated disc. That’s a bulging disc in your spine. Getting rid of the bulge can relieve pressure on your nerves. It can relieve pain in your lower back and your legs.
If these approaches fail to provide the relief you seek, we can refer you to a surgeon, who can help you explore other options to alleviate your pain.
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Why Choose Us?

Convenient Locations

in the New York metropolitan area

Board Certification

in pain management and anesthesiology

State-of-the-art Facilities

offering advanced diagnostics,
onsite procedures, and comprehensive physical therapy

Timely Appointments

often the same day

Minimally Invasive

wide range of innovative,
treatment options

Knowledgeable

friendly and helpful staff

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