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Thoracic and Mid-Back Pain Treatment in Fort Lauderdale

Non-surgical care for thoracic spine pain with Dr. Michael Erdman, fellowship-trained in interventional spine and pain

The thoracic spine is the middle part of your back, between your neck and lower back, where your ribs attach. Pain here can feel like a deep ache between the shoulder blades, stiffness, or pain that wraps around the chest.

At the Institute of Regenerative Orthopedics & Sports Medicine (IROSM), Dr. Michael Erdman at IROSM in Fort Lauderdale finds the cause of your mid-back pain and builds a plan that may include therapy, medicine and guided injections.

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Thoracic spine and mid-back pain treatment in Fort Lauderdale at IROSM
Important Notice from IROSM: Your treatment plan is made for you by Dr. Michael Erdman. After an exam at IROSM in Fort Lauderdale, he will tell you which option fits your back, including when a surgical opinion is the better choice.

Common Causes of Thoracic Back Pain

Posture and Muscle Strain

Long hours at a desk or phone, heavy bags, or a sudden strain can make the mid-back muscles sore and tight.

Joint Wear

Wear in the small facet joints of the spine, or in the joints where the ribs meet the spine.

Disc or Nerve Problems

Less common in the mid-back. A disc or narrowing can irritate a nerve and cause pain that wraps around the chest.

Compression Fracture

A small break in a spine bone, often from weak bones (osteoporosis). See spine fracture treatment.

Curves of the spine, such as scoliosis or kyphosis, and sports injuries can also cause mid-back pain.

When to Worry About Mid-Back Pain

Most mid-back pain comes from muscles and joints. But pain in this area can sometimes come from the heart, lungs or other organs. Call 911 or go to the emergency room for:

  • Chest pain, shortness of breath, sweating or nausea with back pain
  • Back pain after a serious fall or accident
  • Fever, chills or unexplained weight loss with back pain
  • Weakness or numbness in the legs, or loss of bladder or bowel control

See a doctor soon if mid-back pain wakes you at night, keeps getting worse, or you have a history of cancer or osteoporosis.

How Mid-Back Pain Is Diagnosed

Dr. Erdman asks when the pain started, what makes it worse and whether it spreads. He checks how your spine moves and presses on the muscles and joints to find tender areas. X-rays or an MRI may be ordered if the pain is severe, follows an injury, or does not improve. In some cases, a small numbing injection helps show which joint is the source.

Thoracic Back Pain Treatment in Fort Lauderdale

Most mid-back pain improves without surgery. Options at IROSM in Fort Lauderdale may include:

  • Therapy and posture work: strengthening the core and upper back, mobility and breathing exercises, and changes to your desk setup. This is often the first step.
  • Medicine: short-term anti-inflammatory or muscle medicine, if safe for you.
  • Trigger point injections: for tight, painful knots in the mid-back muscles.
  • Facet joint injections and medial branch blocks: guided injections for pain from the small joints of the spine.
  • Epidural steroid injections: when a nerve is irritated.

Not every treatment is right for everyone, and results vary. Dr. Erdman will tell you at your visit which options fit you. If a surgical opinion is the better choice, he will explain why and help with a referral.

For pain lower down, see low back pain treatment. For neck pain, see neck pain treatment. For muscle spasms, see back pain with muscle spasms. See all of Dr. Erdman’s pain care in Fort Lauderdale.

What the Research Says About Mid-Back Pain

  • Mid-back pain is common: A review of studies from around the world found that thoracic spine pain is common. Over a year, roughly 15% to 28% of people had it. It was linked to other muscle and joint pain, posture, lifestyle and stress. Briggs AM, et al. Thoracic spine pain in the general population: prevalence, incidence and associated factors in children, adolescents and adults. A systematic review. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2009;10:77. View the study.

Thoracic Back Pain Treatment in Fort Lauderdale

Providing thoracic spine and mid-back pain care to residents in Fort Lauderdale, Oakland Park, Tamarac, Plantation, Pompano Beach, and Broward County. For our Hialeah office, se habla español.

Institute of Regenerative Orthopedics & Sports Medicine (IROSM)
3333 West Commercial Blvd, Suite 101
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Phone: (954) 751-6990

Frequently Asked Questions About Mid-Back Pain

What causes pain in the middle of the back?

What causes pain in the middle of the back?
Most mid-back pain comes from posture, muscle strain and wear in the small joints of the spine. Less often, it comes from a disc, a nerve, or a small fracture from weak bones.

When is mid-back pain serious?

When is mid-back pain serious?
Call 911 or go to the emergency room if back pain comes with chest pain, shortness of breath, sweating or nausea, or after a serious fall. See a doctor soon if pain wakes you at night or keeps getting worse.

How is thoracic back pain treated?

How is thoracic back pain treated?
Most people start with therapy, posture changes and short-term medicine. Guided injections may help when pain comes from the joints or muscles. Dr. Erdman at IROSM in Fort Lauderdale builds a plan for your back.

Do I need an MRI for mid-back pain?

Do I need an MRI for mid-back pain?
Not always. Imaging is usually ordered when pain is severe, follows an injury, comes with warning signs, or does not improve with care.

Is thoracic back pain treatment covered by insurance?

Is thoracic back pain treatment covered by insurance?
Coverage depends on your plan and the treatment. Office visits, imaging and many injections are often covered. Our team explains costs clearly before any treatment begins.

Do I need a referral to be seen at IROSM?

Do I need a referral to be seen at IROSM?
It depends on your insurance. Many HMO, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid plans need a referral from your primary care doctor before you see a specialist. Please check with your plan, or call us at (954) 751-6990 before your visit to confirm.

Find Out What Is Causing Your Mid-Back Pain

Board-certified · Fellowship-trained in interventional spine and pain · Fort Lauderdale & Hialeah

Schedule a consultation with Dr. Michael Erdman at IROSM in Fort Lauderdale for a full exam and a clear treatment plan.

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Dr. Michael Erdman
Medically reviewed by: Dr. Michael Erdman
Institute: Institute of Regenerative Orthopedics & Sports Medicine (IROSM)
Last reviewed: September 2026

Disclaimer: This content is for general educational purposes and does not constitute formal medical advice. Individual patient outcomes will vary. Thoracic back pain treatment at IROSM in Fort Lauderdale requires a clinical examination by Dr. Michael Erdman to establish candidacy. Serving Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Plantation, and surrounding Broward County communities.

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