{"id":947,"date":"2025-04-15T12:38:38","date_gmt":"2025-04-15T12:38:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/slregrowclinic.com\/staging\/?page_id=947"},"modified":"2025-05-15T16:07:27","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T16:07:27","slug":"thoracic-spondylitis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/slregrowclinic.com\/staging\/treatments\/spine-treatment\/thoracic-spondylitis\/","title":{"rendered":"Thoracic spondylitis"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"947\" class=\"elementor elementor-947\" data-elementor-settings=\"{&quot;ha_cmc_init_switcher&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e2cd460 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6e2cd460\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4cc26852 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4cc26852\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e0426d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e0426d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Thoracic spondylitis<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f5ae488 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f5ae488\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d7cab82 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6d7cab82\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4422a6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c4422a6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1188\" height=\"1366\" src=\"https:\/\/slregrowclinic.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/14_380-\u00d7-437-3.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1305\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/slregrowclinic.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/14_380-\u00d7-437-3.png 1188w, https:\/\/slregrowclinic.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/14_380-\u00d7-437-3-261x300.png 261w, https:\/\/slregrowclinic.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/14_380-\u00d7-437-3-891x1024.png 891w, https:\/\/slregrowclinic.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/14_380-\u00d7-437-3-768x883.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1188px) 100vw, 1188px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1bfe4734 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1bfe4734\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d8383ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1d8383ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Thoracic spondylitis<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4bebeddc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4bebeddc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Back pain is a common condition and the leading cause of disability worldwide. Its intensity varies from person to person, and it\u2019s considered chronic if it lasts more than 10-12 weeks.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-322d401f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"322d401f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>As people grow older, factors like occupational strain and degenerative disk disease increase the risk of developing lower back pain. This condition may involve the lumbar spine, intervertebral discs, surrounding ligaments, spinal cord and nerves, lower back muscles, internal organs in the abdomen and pelvis, or even the skin in the lumbar region.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-96e22a6 elementor-section-content-top elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"96e22a6\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-376e0a9\" data-id=\"376e0a9\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-310ba2c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"310ba2c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Thoracic spondylitis Causes<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-134da0a5 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"134da0a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18d39aed elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"18d39aed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong>Aging and degeneration<\/strong> \u2013 As we age, the spinal discs in the thoracic region dry out and lose flexibility, usually starting around 40. This can lead to bulging discs, a key sign of thoracic spondylosis.<\/li><li><strong>Bone spurs<\/strong> \u2013 Aging can also cause bony growths (spurs) on the vertebrae or facet joints, which may contribute to pain and stiffness.<\/li><li><strong>Thickened ligaments<\/strong> \u2013 Over time, the ligaments that support the spine can become thicker and stiffer, leading to discomfort and restricted movement.<\/li><li><strong>Not just for older adults<\/strong> \u2013 While thoracic spondylosis is more common with age, younger individuals can develop it due to injuries or excessive strain on the spine.<\/li><li><strong>Lifestyle factors<\/strong> \u2013 Being overweight, staying in poor posture for long periods, or engaging in repetitive activities that strain the spine can increase the risk.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-500a6662\" data-id=\"500a6662\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f942c97 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6f942c97\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Thoracic spondylitis Symptoms<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26b3e2a2 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"26b3e2a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d26f3c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3d26f3c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong>Middle back pain<\/strong> \u2013 Often caused by compressed nerve roots due to herniated discs, bone spurs, or thickened ligaments.<\/li><li><strong>Worsening pain with posture<\/strong> \u2013 If the pain is due to a herniated disc, it may get worse when sitting and bending forward for long periods. If caused by facet joint osteoarthritis, the pain is usually worse when standing and improves with sitting or bending forward.<\/li><li><strong>Pain in the arms and legs<\/strong> \u2013 This may happen when compressed nerves in the thoracic spine extend into the limbs.<\/li><li><strong>Weakness, numbness, and cramping<\/strong> \u2013 Nerve compression can lead to these symptoms in the legs or arms.<\/li><li><strong>Severe cases<\/strong> \u2013 In rare instances, spinal cord compression can cause coordination and balance problems.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b2602e7 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7b2602e7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-552bbf83 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"552bbf83\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72ab89c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"72ab89c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Treatment process of thoracic spondylosis  at SL Regrow Clinic<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a70f4a7 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"2a70f4a7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e292e52 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1e292e52\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73ac6a3f e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"73ac6a3f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-95b6a51 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"95b6a51\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1075\" height=\"806\" src=\"https:\/\/slregrowclinic.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13_344-\u00d7-258.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1301\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/slregrowclinic.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13_344-\u00d7-258.png 1075w, https:\/\/slregrowclinic.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13_344-\u00d7-258-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/slregrowclinic.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13_344-\u00d7-258-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/slregrowclinic.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13_344-\u00d7-258-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1075px) 100vw, 1075px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1fc2fd85 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1fc2fd85\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Treatment<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48beec3c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"48beec3c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>We use advanced laser therapies and decompression treatments, customized to your condition, to relieve back pain and support your body\u2019s natural healing and regeneration.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-382e7394 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"382e7394\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a444aa9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7a444aa9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1075\" height=\"806\" src=\"https:\/\/slregrowclinic.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/15_344-\u00d7-258.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1306\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/slregrowclinic.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/15_344-\u00d7-258.png 1075w, https:\/\/slregrowclinic.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/15_344-\u00d7-258-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/slregrowclinic.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/15_344-\u00d7-258-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/slregrowclinic.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/15_344-\u00d7-258-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1075px) 100vw, 1075px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6615a13d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6615a13d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Outcomes<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52073eb7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"52073eb7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Our advanced laser and decompression treatments help relieve pain quickly, improve mobility, reduce inflammation, and support your body\u2019s natural healing so you can feel better, move easier, and avoid surgery or heavy medications.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thoracic spondylitis Thoracic spondylitis Back pain is a common condition and the leading cause of disability worldwide. Its intensity varies from person to person, and it\u2019s considered chronic if it lasts more than 10-12 weeks. As people grow older, factors like occupational strain and degenerative disk disease increase the risk of developing lower back pain. This condition may involve the lumbar spine, intervertebral discs, surrounding ligaments, spinal cord and nerves, lower back muscles, internal organs in the abdomen and pelvis, or even the skin in the lumbar region. Thoracic spondylitis Causes Aging and degeneration \u2013 As we age, the spinal discs in the thoracic region dry out and lose flexibility, usually starting around 40. This can lead to bulging discs, a key sign of thoracic spondylosis. Bone spurs \u2013 Aging can also cause bony growths (spurs) on the vertebrae or facet joints, which may contribute to pain and stiffness. Thickened ligaments \u2013 Over time, the ligaments that support the spine can become thicker and stiffer, leading to discomfort and restricted movement. Not just for older adults \u2013 While thoracic spondylosis is more common with age, younger individuals can develop it due to injuries or excessive strain on the spine. Lifestyle factors \u2013 Being overweight, staying in poor posture for long periods, or engaging in repetitive activities that strain the spine can increase the risk. Thoracic spondylitis Symptoms Middle back pain \u2013 Often caused by compressed nerve roots due to herniated discs, bone spurs, or thickened ligaments. Worsening pain with posture \u2013 If the pain is due to a herniated disc, it may get worse when sitting and bending forward for long periods. If caused by facet joint osteoarthritis, the pain is usually worse when standing and improves with sitting or bending forward. Pain in the arms and legs \u2013 This may happen when compressed nerves in the thoracic spine extend into the limbs. Weakness, numbness, and cramping \u2013 Nerve compression can lead to these symptoms in the legs or arms. Severe cases \u2013 In rare instances, spinal cord compression can cause coordination and balance problems. Treatment process of thoracic spondylosis at SL Regrow Clinic Treatment We use advanced laser therapies and decompression treatments, customized to your condition, to relieve back pain and support your body\u2019s natural healing and regeneration. Outcomes Our advanced laser and decompression treatments help relieve pain quickly, improve mobility, reduce inflammation, and support your body\u2019s natural healing so you can feel better, move easier, and avoid surgery or heavy medications.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":834,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-947","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Thoracic spondylitis - SL Regrow &mdash; Staging<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"noindex, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Thoracic spondylitis - SL Regrow &mdash; Staging\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Thoracic spondylitis Thoracic spondylitis Back pain is a common condition and the leading cause of disability worldwide. Its intensity varies from person to person, and it\u2019s considered chronic if it lasts more than 10-12 weeks. As people grow older, factors like occupational strain and degenerative disk disease increase the risk of developing lower back pain. This condition may involve the lumbar spine, intervertebral discs, surrounding ligaments, spinal cord and nerves, lower back muscles, internal organs in the abdomen and pelvis, or even the skin in the lumbar region. Thoracic spondylitis Causes Aging and degeneration \u2013 As we age, the spinal discs in the thoracic region dry out and lose flexibility, usually starting around 40. This can lead to bulging discs, a key sign of thoracic spondylosis. Bone spurs \u2013 Aging can also cause bony growths (spurs) on the vertebrae or facet joints, which may contribute to pain and stiffness. Thickened ligaments \u2013 Over time, the ligaments that support the spine can become thicker and stiffer, leading to discomfort and restricted movement. 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Severe cases \u2013 In rare instances, spinal cord compression can cause coordination and balance problems. Treatment process of thoracic spondylosis at SL Regrow Clinic Treatment We use advanced laser therapies and decompression treatments, customized to your condition, to relieve back pain and support your body\u2019s natural healing and regeneration. 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