Man Ther February 2016 PMID 26189592

Understanding why the thoracic region is the 'Cinderella' region of the spine.

N R Heneghan, A Rushton

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The thoracic spine has historically received less research attention compared to the cervical and lumbar regions, leading to limited understanding of its role in neuromusculoskeletal issues.
Recent evidence suggests that thoracic spine manipulation can help manage upper body pain, supported by the idea of regional interdependence, where the thoracic spine influences pain elsewhere.
The paper highlights the need for further research into the causes, prevalence, and mechanisms of thoracic spine pain and dysfunction, as these areas remain underexplored.

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