If you are suffering from pain in your spine and rib area, there could be several causes. Physiotherapy can help bring you relief. Physiotherapists can even assist in improving your breathing pattern. Pain And Stiffness As with neck pain, pain and stiffness in the thoracic spine is usually associated with slouched posture. Keeping the back rounded for long periods increases tension on ligaments and compression on joints. A simple movement such as bending to pick up a child or