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The vertebral column, also known as the spine, is a complex structure of our body which is part of the axial skeleton, constituting the central part of our body. The spine is composed of 33 smaller units called vertebrae, 7 cervical, 12 thoracic, 5 lumbar, 5 sacral, and 4 coccygeal. The vertebrae present a canal in their posterior part in which the neural system passes through and innervates different structures to allow sensation and movements. Between consecutive vertebrae, there are the intervertebral discs, cushion-like structures with the primary function of acting as shock absorbers and allowing spinal mobility and fluidity. Thoracic back pain is an umbrella term that includes multiple conditions with or without an apparent cause of the pain. Thoracic back pain is not as common as low back pain and can affect any type of individual, from athletes to the general population. Likewise for low back pain, thoracic pain is multifactorial, and it is not always attributable to a specific cause, such as a traumatic event or an overuse injury. Several potential risk factors have been studied in the development of thoracic back pain, including lack of mobility, weakness, poor posture, prolonged inactivity, sedentary lifestyle, but also high-intensity activities, and excessive strain on the back. Patients can experience significantly different symptoms from minimal pain to severe thoracic back pain, neural symptoms (e.g.: tingling, burning, weakness, etc.), significantly restricted mobility, and stiffness (thoracic spine, shoulders, neck). Aside from collecting data from the patient’s past injury history and performing a physical assessment, an imaging examination is often prescribed in case of suspected structural injuries. It is important to underline that the presence of anatomical abnormalities of the spine detected through imaging is not necessarily related to the symptoms experienced by the patient and that false positives are common. For this reason, a holistic approach is paramount in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with back conditions
Based on the severity of the condition, significantly different treatment strategies can be implemented in the management of this condition. Conservative treatment is typically the first line of treatment, consisting of rehabilitation, education, and if needed pharmacological intervention (e.g.: medications, injections, etc.). In more severe cases when surgical treatment is deemed necessary, several different procedures can be implemented based on the patient’s needs and are always discussed between the patient and the medical-surgical staff. In Isokinetic, after being thoughtfully visited by one of our specialised doctors, your recovery process will be structured in different stages and take place in four different environments, the pool, the gym, the movement analysis and retraining room, and the pitch. Likewise for all the other medical conditions, a global approach (bio-psycho-social), centred on your needs will be implemented. In the early stages, the main goal of the rehabilitation is to minimise the symptoms related to the condition. Mobility recovery and muscle activation are typically progressed with respect to optimising your posture and strain to the back. In the mid-stage of rehabilitation, back and upper limb strength and endurance recovery become the priority, together with the optimisation of the general movement quality to learn how to effectively integrate spinal and upper limb movements during daily living, and sports activities. Finally, to complete the recovery process, on-field rehabilitation plays a fundamental role in allowing our patients to return to participate in their favourite activities, maximising the outcomes and reducing the likelihood of complications.
© 2012-2024 Isokinetic Medical Group Srl
P.Iva 03740671205 – Cap. Soc. Int. Vers. Euro 10.400 – Reg. Imp. n.03696800378 – R.E.A. n.309376