Struggling with Mid Back Pain? Find Lasting Relief with Soft Tissue Therapy
Mid-back pain can feel like a deep ache, burning sensation, or stiffness that limits your ability to move freely. Whether it’s caused by poor posture, prolonged sitting, muscle imbalances, stress, or athletic strain, mid-back pain doesn’t just go away on its own.
At Elite Recovery Sports Therapy, we specialize in neuromuscular therapy, myofascial release, and soft tissue therapy to eliminate pain at its source and restore full mobility.
What Causes Mid Back Pain?
🚫 Postural Stress: Poor posture, forward-head position, and rounded shoulders create tension and imbalance.
🚫 Muscle Imbalances & Weak Core: A weak core forces your mid-back muscles to compensate, leading to strain and fatigue.
🚫 Repetitive Movements & Overuse: Sports, lifting, and daily tasks can overload mid-back muscles.
🚫 Fascial Restrictions & Tightness: Limited mobility in the latissimus dorsi, rhomboids, and trapezius can create chronic stiffness.
🚫 Nerve Compression & Joint Dysfunction: Muscle dysfunction can pinch nerves and restrict movement.
🔹 Rectus Abdominis
Pain Referral: Lower abdomen and mid-back
Common Issues: Core weakness, postural imbalances, and breathing restrictions
🔹 Scalene Muscles
Pain Referral: Neck, upper back, and down the arm
Common Issues: Forward-head posture, tightness from stress and poor breathing patterns
🔹 Latissimus Dorsi
Pain Referral: Lower back, mid-back, and down the back of the arm
Common Issues: Shoulder mobility issues, postural imbalances, and back tightness
🔹 Iliocostalis Thoracis
Pain Referral: Thoracic spine and mid-back
Common Issues: Stiffness, poor spinal alignment, and side-bending restrictions
🔹 Multifidi
Pain Referral: Mid and lower spine
Common Issues: Core instability, spinal misalignment, and chronic stiffness
🔹 Rhomboid Muscles
Pain Referral: Between the shoulder blades and upper back
Common Issues: Shoulder instability, posture-related tension, and difficulty breathing deeply
🔹 Serratus Posterior Superior
Pain Referral: Upper thoracic and lower cervical regions
Common Issues: Breathing dysfunction, tension from overuse, and rib stiffness
🔹 Infraspinatus
Pain Referral: Posterior shoulder and down the arm
Common Issues: Shoulder pain, rotator cuff issues, and scapular dysfunction
🔹 Trapezius
Pain Referral: Neck, shoulders, and upper back
Common Issues: Muscle knots, tension headaches, and stress-related tightness
🔹 Serratus Anterior
Pain Referral: Side of the rib cage and mid-back
Common Issues: Shoulder instability, breathing dysfunction, and poor posture
🔹 Levator Scapulae
Pain Referral: Neck and medial border of the scapula
Common Issues: Neck stiffness, headaches, and difficulty turning the head
How Soft Tissue Therapy Provides Mid Back Pain Relief
At Elite Recovery Sports Therapy, we take a comprehensive approach to treating mid-back pain. Instead of only addressing symptoms, we target the root cause with hands-on techniques designed to restore balance, mobility, and strength.
💆 Neuromuscular Trigger Point Therapy – Releases tight, overactive muscles that cause referred pain.
🧘 Myofascial Release – Relieves fascial restrictions, improving flexibility and reducing stiffness.
💨 Lymphatic Drainage – Reduces inflammation and swelling for faster recovery.
🦵 Frederick Stretch Therapy (FST) – Enhances range of motion, improves posture, and prevents re-injury.
Who Can Benefit from Mid Back Pain Therapy?
✔️ Athletes & Fitness Enthusiasts – Overuse from sports, lifting, and repetitive movements
✔️ Office Workers & Students – Sitting all day leads to muscle imbalances and tension
✔️ Busy Parents – Daily tasks and stress create tightness and postural dysfunction
✔️ Post-Surgery Recovery – Soft tissue therapy aids in healing and restoring mobility
✔️ Aging Adults – Improve flexibility, reduce stiffness, and prevent chronic pain
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Mid-Back Pain Doesn’t Just Appear Overnight
Mid-back pain develops gradually, often due to poor posture, repetitive movements, stress, and muscular imbalances. Whether caused by desk work, heavy lifting, prolonged sitting, or athletic strain, years of tension and dysfunction won’t disappear with a single session.
💆 Soft tissue therapy is the key to restoring function, eliminating pain, and preventing future issues.
Why You Need a Package Instead of Individual Appointments
🔥 Consistent sessions ‘peel back the layers’ of pain and dysfunction for lasting relief.
🔥 Soft tissue therapy works best with a structured treatment plan to correct deep-seated imbalances.
🔥 Packages ensure deeper healing, better mobility, and long-term results.
🔥 Limited availability—secure your sessions today!
📅 Book your appointment at Elite Recovery Sports Therapy in Lake Elsinore or San Juan Capistrano!👉 Schedule Now
Book Your Mid Back Pain Relief Session Today
Don’t let mid-back pain limit your movement or quality of life. Our expert soft tissue therapy at Elite Recovery Sports Therapy in San Juan Capistrano & Lake Elsinore offers lasting pain relief, improved mobility, and a path to better performance.
🔹 📍 Locations: San Juan Capistrano & Lake Elsinore, CA
🔹 ⏳ Availability: Appointments fill fast—book yours now!
🔹 🛑 Stop Pain, Move Better, and Perform Stronger!
📅 Schedule your session today and take control of your pain-free future.
FAQs: About Mid Back Pain Relief
❓ Can mid-back pain be caused by muscle tension?A: Yes! Tight muscles such as the rhomboids, latissimus dorsi, iliocostalis thoracis, serratus anterior, and multifidi can cause significant discomfort, restrict movement, and even mimic rib or spinal issues.
❓ How often should I get soft tissue therapy for mid-back pain?A: Depending on the severity of your pain, consistent weekly sessions over 4-6 weeks can produce significant relief, improve posture, and restore mobility.
❓ Does soft tissue therapy help improve range of motion and alleviate stiffness in the mid-back?A: Absolutely! Targeted release of tight muscles like the trapezius, rhomboids, and serratus posterior superior enhances flexibility, relieves stiffness, and restores proper movement.
Tiffany Sandoval
Hi I'm Tiffany Sandoval, Elite Pain Relief & Mobility Expert with over 13 years. I specialize in soft tissue therapy for professional and youth athletes, post-surgery recovery (shoulder, hip, and knee), and mobility restoration, using neuromuscular therapy, myofascial release, lymphatic drainage, and FST to optimize performance, accelerate healing, and prevent injuries. Let's work together to unlock your body's potential, regain mobility, and pave the way for a pain-free, active lifestyle. Connect with her here or on LinkedIn.
Why Choose Elite Recovery Sports Therapy?
Over 13 years of experience in neuromuscular therapy
Convenient locations in Lake Elsinore and San Juan Capistrano
Personalized care to help you achieve pain-free living
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