Neck pain is a common condition that can make everyday activities more difficult. While discomfort is felt in the neck, its cause may not always be limited to the cervical spine and associated tissues because the neck does not exist in isolation. It has been theorized that because the neck and mid-back (thoracic spine) work together during nearly every upper-body movement, restricted motion in the thoracic spine may increase mechanical stress on the tissues of the neck, elevating the risk of pain or injury.
Common conditions that affect the mid-back include restricted or dysfunctional thoracic facet joints, loss of normal…
