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Effects of Thoracic Spine Manipulation With and Without Costovertebral Joint Manipulation in Patients Mid-back Pain
Sponsor: Riphah International University
Summary
Mid-back pain (mbp) is defined as pain occurring within the limits of the third thoracic (T3) and ninth thoracic (T9) vertebrae, caused by the dysfunction of the musculoskeletal structures in the thoracic spine. It can present as pain and/or burning between the shoulder blades with reduced thoracic spine mobility and increased muscle tension. Congenital disorders such as scoliosis and Scheuermann's disease, or acquired disorders such as thoracic facet and costovertebral joint dysfunction may cause mid back pain.
Official title: Effects of Thoracic Spine Manipulation With and Without Costovertebral Joint Manipulation in Patients With Non-specific Mid-back Pain
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 45 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
34
Start Date
2025-07
Completion Date
2025-10
Last Updated
2025-07-14
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
thoracic facet manipulations
Group A will receive thoracic facet manipulations of the restricted segments between T3 to T9, in the prone position and cephalic direction. The duration of the intervention will be followed by 4 weeks 3 sessions each week and pre- and post-intervention observations will be recorded. Bilateral hypothenar Cross bilateral hypothenar manipulationThese flexibility exercises will be targeted for * Rhomboid and middle trapezius stretching (2-3 times daily; 3 sets for 30 seconds)) * Pectoralis muscle stretch in a corner (2-3 times daily; 3 sets for 30 seconds) * Prone on the elbow with upper thoracic extension exercise (2-3 times daily; 3 sets for 30 seconds) . The postural exercises will be the following * Postural strengthening/ stabilization with back to a wall. The participant will press their arms into the wall while retracting scapulae. * Trunk rotation stretching in the sitting position
thoracic facet and costovertebral manipulations
Group B will receive thoracic facet and costovertebral manipulations of the restricted segments between T3 to T9 and ribs 3 to 9 (costovertebral joints), in the prone position. The duration of the intervention will be followed by 4 weeks 3 sessions each week and pre and post-intervention observations will be recorded. Hypothenar Costal Manipulative technique Ilial Hypothenar costal manipulation between T3-T9
Locations (1)
Sehat Medical Complex
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan