Do Your Ribs Actually Move "Out-of-Place?"
If you are reading this, you have probably been told by a healthcare professional that you have a rib “out-of-place.”
With current research and studies, we have learned that bones do not actually go “out-of-place.” The joint itself becomes dysfunctional instead.
This means that the normal motion that joint is supposed to have has become restricted and painful.
A common area of pain following rib dysfunction is between the shoulder blades and spine in the mid-back. Some people describe the pain as if they were “shot by an arrow.” The pain is often provoked by breathing, coughing, sneezing, twisting or bending.
Common causes rib dysfunction:
Postural Strain
Trauma/Injury
Repetitive Compression or Rotation of the Mid-Back
Carrying Heavy Weight on the Shoulders
Repetitive Reaching, Pulling, or Pushing
How do we treat this?
Chiropractic Adjustments are utilized to restore normal joint motion between the rib and spine.
Soft Tissue Therapy is utilized to help calm down the tight muscles around the impacted joint.
Corrective Exercises are utilized to help restore proper functional movement while stabilizing the joint to avoid future recurrences.
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