Do you feel a constant ache between your shoulder blades?
Does it feel like no amount of stretching or foam rolling seems to help? That nagging midback pain—the burning sensation between your shoulders, the struggle to sit or stand up straight, or even that “tech neck” hump developing from hunching over—might all come down to one hidden culprit: stuck midback joints.
At Core Chiropractic in Waukee, IA, we help patients every day who are dealing with these exact symptoms. And more often than not, they all stem from one major issue:
Your Midback Is Stuck in Flexion
Most people spend hours hunched forward at a desk, in the car, or looking down at a phone. Over time, this creates a pattern where the thoracic spine (midback) is locked in a forward-bending (flexed) position. The problem? It rarely gets the extension it needs to stay mobile and healthy.
When your midback joints don’t move like they should:
-
The joints become stiff and restricted
-
The surrounding muscles tighten and shorten
-
Your posture, breathing, and mobility all suffer
Left untreated, this stiffness builds up, causing pain, tension, and even decreased athletic or everyday performance.
How to Fix Midback Pain That Won’t Go Away
Here at Core Chiropractic, we focus on restoring proper joint motion and muscle balance through chiropractic adjustments, mobility work, and patient-specific rehab plans. When midback joints are properly mobilized:
-
Pain between the shoulders starts to fade
-
Posture improves (goodbye “desk hunch”)
-
You feel more flexible and relaxed in your upper body
Want a quick tip you can try today?
Check out the video below where Dr. John demonstrates a simple foam rolling technique that helps unlock your midback joints and improve spinal mobility.
Dr. John Lindstrom
Contact Me
