I am a 28yr old male. Athletic build. Active. Have not been weight training for a year or so. I have been suffering from mid back pain for 2 yrs. Lower Thoracic region mostly. Also some posterior rib pain. I have had a Bone scan, CT, MRI's and all are normal. i've tried stretching (slightly painful), ice, heat, message therapy and they are not much help. The pain is the worst when I am carrying my 2 yr old in front of me. Can't do for more than a minute or so. Also when sitting in a wooden chair or so. Pain when I wake up and also in my neck too. Pain when twisting my spine. The message therapist said it seems as if the muscle on the sides of my spine is like a steel rod. The nuerosurgeon says I should try acupuncture. Have not yet. Obviously something is going on but noone can pinpoint it. I did not have a specific injury either. I can play a round of golf and that seems to help temporarily. Not sure why. I cannot water ski anymore because holding the rope in front puts a major strain on my back. I have tried Darvecet and mobic. None work. I have another kid on the way and cannot carry my daughter right now and would love to get this fixed. I can't go the rest of my life with this pain. Have not seen a Chiro either. Have seen my primary, neurosurgeon, orthopedic, PT, and massage therapist. Any ideas?