The thoracic spine, in conjunction with the rib cage, forms a complex biomechanical system critical for both structural support and functional mobility. This biomechanical entity not only plays a ...

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 ...

Previous studies of pediatric vertebrae and rib morphology use varying measurement techniques to collect geometric dimensions from nonhomogeneous samples and few of these studies evaluate growth or ...

Your thoracic spine, or T-spine, makes up the area typically referred to as the mid-back. You probably feel it bend as you ...

Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical ...

The diagnosis and assessment of progression of spine and rib cage deformities associated with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) are routinely evaluated using radiographs, and their clinical ...

The spine has a natural front-to-back curve. But about 2% of children and adolescents worldwide have an abnormal sideways S- or C-shaped curve of the spine, known as scoliosis. How can you tell if ...

Whether you’re swinging a bat, reaching for your seat belt or simply turning to look over your shoulder, your ability to rotate affects everything from sports performance to daily life. Yet, for many ...