Structural Examination

Cervical, thoracic, and lumber curvatures are normal; no scoliosis noted.

Bilateral paraspinal muscle spasms and general range of motion restriction at T1-T6. Range of motion restriction is worse in T3-4.  Exquisite tenderness was noted at T3 bilaterally and in the third interspace anteriorly.

T3ERSL, T4ERSR, C4FSRR, OA ERLSR, C1RR, C2FSRL, Ribs 1-3 are bilaterally depressed and held in expiration. Ribs 5-9 right held in inspiration.

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