Rib Pain

Definition:
An unpleasant sensation in the rib associated with actual or potential tissue damage, and mediated by specific nerve fibers to the brain, where its conscious appreciation may be modified by various factors.
Purchase 2 Phases

Symptoms
  • Pain in the rib cage with movement or without movement
  • Sharp pain upon breathing in or when moving into a certain position
  • Pain could be sharp, dull, or achy felt at and below the chest and above the navel on either side
  • It may occur after an obvious injury or without explanation
Causes
  • Costcochondritis
  • Pleurisy
  • Fracture
  • Muscle sprain/strain
  • Bruise
  • Heart attack
  • Osteoporosis
  • Inflammation of cartilage
  • Inflammation of lung lining
  • Thoracic spine disc herniation
  • Thoracic spine stenosis
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching
  • Massage therapy
  • Posture program
  • Upper extremity strengthening
Rib Pain Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Thoracic Rotation
  • Thoracic Stretch 1
  • Foam Wedge In Abduction
  • Overhead Warrior
  • Wall Slides
  • Soft Tissue Mobilization To The Rib Intercostals

Rib Pain Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • TA Supine Alt Knee Raise
  • Prone Thoracic Extension
  • Plank Hold
  • Push Ups
  • Straight Leg Sit Up