Relieve Your Mid Back Pain with TCM
Struggling with Mid Back Pain?
Mid back pain is an uncomfortable condition that can affect people of all ages. Being unable to resolve it can be frustrating and severely affect your physical and mental health. Understanding the causes, symptoms, and available treatments for mid back pain can help you to manage this condition effectively.
What causes Mid Back Pain?
​There are many causes of pain and discomfort in your mid back. Some are more serious such as fractures, tumors or infections which require medical intervention.
However, the majority of mid back pain is caused by muscle or joint dysfunctions that can be treated without medicine or surgery.
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Mid back pain can arise from:​
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Overuse / Strain
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Sports injuries
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Accidents / Falls
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Sudden bending / twisting
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Carrying heavy objects
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Sneezing
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Symptoms include:
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Sharp, dull or throbbing pain
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Discomfort in between the shoulder blades
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Difficulty breathing
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Inability to maintain certain postures for long
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Fasciitis
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Facet Joint Disorder
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Rib Subluxation
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Serratus Anterior Strain
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The above conditions are usually not dangerous, but they can cause significant distress, making it difficult to carry out certain actions or even perform daily tasks. If left untreated, mid back pain may get worse over time leading to more serious problems down the road.​
Do I need to see a medical doctor?
For many cases of mid back pain, an experienced TCM physician will be able to provide a clinical diagnosis based on your symptoms, clinical history and physical examination.
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Where initial treatments have not been effective, you can then consider doing more detailed tests like an X-Ray, CT scan or MRI to help identify any underlying problems.
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It is strongly advised to visit a medical doctor if you have any of the "red flag" symptoms below accompanying your mid back pain:
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sudden or unexplained weight loss
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prolonged fever
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persistent fatigue that doesn't improve with rest
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pain that wakes you up in the middle of the night
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serious falls / accidents
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severe pain / numbness / weakness
Why choose Traditional Chinese Medicine for
Mid Back Pain?
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been a trusted system of healing for over 2,000 years. It offers a safe, natural and effective approach to treat not just the symptoms, but also the root cause of your pain.​ ​Here’s how our therapies work:
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1. Acupuncture
Acupuncture stimulates specific points along your body’s meridians to improve the flow of Qi (energy) and blood, helping to reduce pain and inflammation.
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2. Tuina
Tuina is a hands-on bodywork therapy that targets muscle and soft tissue. By applying pressure and specific techniques, tuina helps to relax tight muscles, realign joints and promote circulation to speed up recovery.
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3. Cupping
Cupping can help relieve muscle stiffness and improve blood circulation. By creating suction on the skin, it draws fresh blood to the area and releases built-up toxins, aiding in the healing process and reducing pain.
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4. Herbal Medicine
TCM herbal remedies are customized to your specific condition. Our formulations aim to nourish your body, improve circulation and support the healing process from the inside out.
How can we help?
At THE TCM FOLKS, we specialise in pain and musculoskeletal health. With over 2000 house calls and more then 600 patients treated, rest assured that you are in good hands.
Our practitioners will work with you to find the root cause of your problem and create a treatment plan tailored to your unique needs. By combining time-tested TCM practices, we not only relieve pain but also address the underlying causes for long lasting results.
Whether you're dealing with a recent injury or a long-standing issue, we are here to help you regain mobility and live pain-free.
What our clients are saying
Felt so much better
Had a persistent back ache from months ago and consulted The TCM Folks.
Back ache felt so much better.
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WY T (Google)​
Well articulated
Very well articulated and knowledgeable.
Great for people who are trying TCM for the first time.
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Jay (Google)
Resolved my issue
Very professional and skillful. Had backache for years, he was able to diagnose my issue and resolved it.
Highly recommended!!
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Jk Boo (Google)​
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