Rib Pain
Rib pain can be caused by a restricted or misaligned rib joint, muscle strain between the ribs, or poor posture placing stress on the rib cage. It’s often felt as a sharp, localized pain that worsens with deep breathing, twisting, or reaching, and can sometimes be mistaken for other issues due to its location near the chest and upper back.
How We Treat Rib Pain at Club West Chiropractic
Our chiropractors examine the rib joints and surrounding thoracic spine to identify restricted motion or misalignment contributing to the pain. Chiropractic adjustments are used to gently restore proper motion to the rib and spinal joints, relieving the mechanical source of the pain.
We support this with acupuncture to help reduce pain and muscle tension around the rib cage, and therapeutic ultrasound to ease inflammation and promote healing in the surrounding soft tissue.
If you’re dealing with rib pain that isn’t improving, schedule an appointment with our Blaine team.
