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 ...

As you get older, your vertebrae (spinal bones) tend to wear down. The bony discs and joints can crack. You don’t have to have an injury, such as a fall, for this to happen. Wear and tear on any bone ...

The thoracic spine is the longest portion of the spine and includes the vertebrae situated between the neck and the lower back. While it’s primarily designed for stability and force absorption, the ...

Mac Robertson, Swimming World College Intern. Shoulder injuries seem to be commonplace throughout a swimmer’s career and can inhibit phenomenal swimmers from ever reaching their physical potential.