The thoracic spine located in the mid to upper back plays a very different role than that of the lumbar in the lower back or cervical spine in the neck. Instead of providing the body with mobility, the thoracic spine stabilizes the body to allow it to stand upright. It also works to protect organs located in the chest. Since the thoracic spine has limited movement, there is often not much fear of injury or degeneration, but it is not out of the realm of possibility.  Read more...