What could be the cause of thoracic back and rib pain?

Answer by  josie (287)

Any one of these could be examples for this type of pain, falling down and injuring yourself, a blow to one of the body parts affected, excessive excercise to the upper body or possibly even an infection in the lung such as pneumonia. If persistent, notify physician.

Answer by  Huntress (1935)

My first two thoughts were either a pinched nerve or you may need your vertebrae adjusted by a chiropractor. Getting x-rays would be a good start.

Answer by  mahavin (589)

Long journey in a sitting posture or working in the sitting for hours together would be the main cause. sudden disc location in thorasic back also attributed to it.