Definition. 1  Thoracic strain or sprain refers to the acute or subacute onset of pain in the region of the thoracic spine due to soft tissue injury, including muscles, ligaments, tendons, and fascia, of an otherwise normal back.
If the floor joist is damaged and and you need to have it repaired by a professional, the costs can vary anywhere from $150 to $400 per joist. For the average room that is titled, the price can easily soar into the thousands. To find an exact quote, free quote search engines such as HomeAdvisor.com can help.
Beam: 4x10. Joists span up to: 12'. Beam span: 7'. The required width of a joist depends on its span -- how far it must travel between beams or between a beam and a ledger. It also depends on the joist spacing; for instance, joists that are placed 24 inches apart must be wider than joists placed 16 inches apart.