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 ...

The 12 vertebrae of the thoracic spine represent the central portion of the spinal column, the bony tower that provides postural support for standing and sitting and also houses the spinal cord. The ...

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There are many different reasons you may have pain in this region. Many causes aren’t serious, but some, like a fractured vertebra or herniated disk, require medical attention. Most people have 33 ...