Mid-back and Rib pain

mid back pain and rib pain are very common issues that chiropractors see. This area of the spine has the important job of breathing, protecting the heart and lungs, and creating a foundation for the neck and arms to work from. This structure lacks the flexibility of other spine areas but is much more robust and resilient. The repetitive strain that modern-day slouching puts on this area can lead to chronic stiffness and pain.

If it isn’t treated?

if left untreated, the pain may worsen, the ribs may get stiffer and more restricted and result in suboptimal breathing. Movement can become painful. At its worst, the spine may develop a hunch back deformity and become almost permanently fused.

Conditions that cause this?

The armour-like structure of the mid-back and rib has its limits and there are many potential causes of pain in this area.

Common Conditions that cause neck pain;

- muscle strain - joint sprain - fascial inflammation - facet syndrome - discitis - postural stress - dysfunctional breathing - disc bulge - fractures/tears - nerve inflammation  - trauma  - osteoarthritis - scheurremans disease - costochondritis - rib subluxation - visceral pain referral (referred pain from organs) - Scoliosis

How do we help?

Accurate diagnosis is crucial to ensure we recommend the right treatment. We first ask questions about you and your symptoms. we then do some important tests to tell us more information. The examination will determine what condition you have and if you are in the right place for treatment. It may be a serious disease or illness not for the chiropractor to treat. We would urgently refer you to the right person if this was the case. if it is something we can help with, the subsequent recommendations will be specific to the suspected condition relating to your neck pain.

Treatment

Improvements in mid-back and rib pain general occur when treatment enhances and optimizes the functions of the area.

we aim to: reduce pain sensitivity, improve the flexibility of the muscles and joints, increase the strength of the diaphragm and spinal muscles, improve posture and alignment of the midback, regain Thoracic extension, address other areas that influence the area such as the breathing and low back control. 

Common techniques : Activator / Mobilisation / Chiropractic Adjustment / Cupping / IASTM Scraping / Deep Tissue Massage / Myofascial Release / PNF Stretching / Joint Mobilisations / Breathing Exercises / Diaphragm Release and Control Exercise  / Postural Exercises / Thoracic Mobility Exercises

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If you’re suffering from Mid Back Pain or Rib Pain and want our chiropractor to have a good look at it you can easily book online and get your concerns addressed. We are here to help.