All about back pain

What is back pain or dorsalgia?

The back pain o dorsalgia is a discomfort that is located in the middle part of the back, between the cervical (neck) and lumbar area. Although less common than other types of back pain, it can be just as disabling and affects people of all ages.

This pain may be due to muscular, articular, postural causes or even reflect visceral problems. It is usually intensified by certain postures, deep breathing or repetitive movements of the thoracic spine.

Symptoms of back pain

The most common symptoms of back pain of back pain can vary according to the cause, but include:

Localized pain in the middle of the back
Stiffness or limitation of movement
Pain that intensifies with prolonged sitting or standing
Feeling of heaviness or muscle contraction
Pain radiating to chest or ribs
Discomfort when taking a deep breath or turning the torso
In more severe cases: tingling, loss of strength or persistent nighttime pain

If the pain becomes chronic or is accompanied by fever, weight loss, shortness of breath, or a history of trauma, it is important to to see a doctor immediately..

How to treat dorsalgia

At MIVI Salud we provide a comprehensive approach to back pain, combining accurate diagnosis, specialized physiotherapy and, if necessary, interventional techniques. The most common treatments are:

1. Physiotherapy for back pain

Our physical therapists apply customized techniques to relieve pain and improve mobility:

Manual therapy and myofascial release
Strengthening and mobility exercises of the dorsal area
Dry needling and neuromuscular techniques
Postural reeducation and motor control
Electrotherapy, tecartherapy or therapeutic laser therapy
Supervised home exercise program

3. Interventional pain treatments

In cases of chronic dorsalgia or dorsalgia resistant to conventional treatment, we offer:

Image-guided infiltrations (facet, paravertebral)
Intercostal nerve blocks
Radiofrequency in medial nerves for pain control

Each therapeutic plan is tailored to the patient’s needs and seeks functional improvement and relapse prevention. functional improvement and relapse prevention..

Types of back pain

Dorsal radicular pain

Radicular pain can be produced in the dorsal region by the compression of a radicular nerve during its course from the medulla to its end. In this part of the spine, this compression manifests itself as a tingling sensation, numbness or a sensation of electricity (a term known as paresthesia or dysesthesia) which can be felt in different parts of the thorax, on one or two sides. This symptom can cause significant discomfort to the sufferer and can also alter the motor capacity of the area.

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Myofascial syndrome of the dorsal region

The myofascial syndrome of the dorsal region is a picture of muscle pain sustained over time caused by persistent contracture of a muscle or muscle group. This is, among all, the most frequent cause of pain in the dorsal region.

This contracture is characterized by presenting as a tense, palpable band in the muscle (the contracture), which presents increased consistency and which when pressed produces pain in the area of the contracture or in the path of the muscle.

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Leave mid back pain behind with MIVI Salud

At MIVI Salud we treat dorsalgia with a global and personalized vision. We combine medical, physiotherapeutic and technological knowledge to help you recover your quality of life.

Does your middle back hurt?

Ask for your medical or physiotherapy assessment and get back to moving without pain.

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AML L

1 day ago

Muy buenos profesionales , atentos , amables y con calidad humana . Destacar también recepción que reciben con una sonrisa . Las instalaciones limpias . Al día de hoy mi experiencia en esta clínica es excelente . La clinica está siempre a tope y aún así las /los fisioterapeutas que me trataron tienen trato profesional y amabilidad . Encantada con el servicio recibido 👍

Martina Paladini Hidalgo

6 days ago

Paola Fernandez

6 days ago

Tuve la gran suerte que me atendiera la Dr Laura Ortiz, una fisioterapeuta extraordinaria, me ha aliviado mi dolor lumbar y Ciática, con una gran amabilidad, paciencia, sonrisa, profesionalismo y empatía. Desde luego gracias a esta gran profesional, recomiendo a todas las personas que venimos sufriendo con ansiedad, dolores y síntomas que vengan a este centro. De nuevo decir que estoy muy agradecida.

Wuilmar Galue

2 weeks ago

JAVIER MIGUEL SALVAT

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Sergio Carbonaro

2 weeks ago

Excelente atención, con profesionales de primera linea, tanto como el equipo medico, administrativo y del Dr. Algarra

Roser Hurtado

2 weeks ago

Encantada con la Dra.Natàlia Neira. Empàtica y cercana.Me he sentido comprendida. Muy hábil con la eco grafía, su infiltración ha marcado un antes y un después. Gracias Dra.Neira.

Detlef Neumann

3 weeks ago

Ich wurde sehr gut und kompetent behandelt

Merche

3 weeks ago

Quiero destacar el gran trabajo de Nicolás. Después de años arrastrando molestias por un accidente del que nunca llegué a recuperarme completamente, y tras sufrir otro más reciente que me provocó fuertes dolores lumbares, había pasado por varios terapeutas sin encontrar una solución real. Nicolás fue el primero en identificar el origen de mi problema. Me explicó claramente qué estaba causando el dolor y comenzó a tratarlo de forma específica. Desde entonces estoy notando una mejoría importante y, por primera vez en mucho tiempo, siento que estoy avanzando de verdad. Muy agradecida por su profesionalidad y por haber encontrado la causa de unas molestias que llevaba años arrastrando. Totalmente recomendable.