Rib Pain Treatment
well·ness - the state of being in good health
Rib Pain Treatment
well·ness - the state of being in good health
A common causative reason for chiropractor visits is rib pain. Both men and women have 12 pairs of ribs. The first six are true ribs, which means that they attach from the transverse process of the thoracic vertebrae to the sternum (breast bone). The next four are false ribs which mean they transform into cartilage in the front before they attach to the sternum. The last two are floating ribs which means they only attach to the thoracic spine in the back and don’t attach to anything in the front aspect.
Since all the ribs attach to the thoracic vertebrae, any spinal misalignment would cause nerve irritation and referred pain along the ribs. The major nerves in this area are the huge spinal nerve roots branching off the spinal cord, and the intercostal nerves which lie under each rib. In general, it it's not good to put extra pressure or stress on any nerve. The compression causes a decrease in nerve signal which leads to decreased function. In this instance, function refers to muscle, organ, and sensory aspects.
Typical pain pattern presentations include sharp specific pain, pain that originates in the back and radiates around the sides to the front, pain under the shoulder blades, and general intense overall rib cage pain.
In my experience, sharp specific pain can indicate a fracture usually brought on by direct impacts such as a fall or a car accident. Sometimes it can be caused by a misalignment that rubs on the nerves. Sometimes it could be due to a heart condition which would require referral to a cardiologist.
Pain that radiates around to the sides to the front usually indicates a subluxated rib. Subluxated ribs can be effectively realigned with chiropractic adjustments. Depending on where the subluxation originates will depend on how it is adjusted. We efficiently adjust anteriorly subluxated ribs with a standing rib adjustment. While posteriorly subluxated ribs can be adjusted with the patient supine or adjusting the costotransverse joint while the patient is prone.
Pain under the shoulder blades is usually caused by movements such as computer work (typing), repetitive lifting, and sleeping with the arm under the head. These are almost always fixable with an adjustment or series of adjustments to realign the vertebral segments and then stabilize the curvature of the spine.
General tenderness and pain to the entire rib cage is indicative of a condition called costochondritis. This is inflammation of the ribs and intercostal muscles. This is usually evaluated for specific misalignments and referred to a general MD for anti-inflammatory meds and rest.
If you are having rib pain, a chiropractor is a great starting point for correction and relief. Many people have had a great amount of success at treating rib pain with natural, non-invasive chiropractic adjustment techniques. Schedule an appointment asap to see how chiropractic can help with specific issues and overall health and well-being.
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Back In A Flash Chiropractic & Massage previously served Denver with chiropractic and wellness services; this page is kept online as archived information. This archived page describes former chiropractic services previously offered by the practice before closure. We also offer massage therapy, including CBD Massage.
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