Treatment for Rib Pain: Massage therapy and Chiropractic in Vancouver

Rib pain can be a distressing symptom with a variety of potential causes, ranging from minor muscle strains to more serious underlying conditions. Common causes of rib pain that we see at Omni Health and Wellness include repetitive strain injuries from activities like sports or heavy lifting, sprained rib joints from over reaching or coughing, and conditions like costochondritis, which involves inflammation of the cartilage connecting the ribs to the breastbone. Additionally, rib pain can also arise from more serious conditions such as fractures. It is important to get the proper diagnosis from your chiropractor and massage therapist to ensure the correct type of treatment.

There are several muscles that control the ribs. Your Vancouver massage therapist is trained to address the tight and spasmed muscles contributing to the pain. Some common muscles to be addressed are the diaphragm, iliocostalis muscles, serratus muscles, and the intercostal muscles.

Ribs constantly move as you breathe in and out. Like many other joints in the body, these rib joints (known as costotransverse and costovertebral joints) can get inflamed or have improper movement. To ensure proper healing of a rib, your Vancouver chiropractor will determine which ribs are not moving properly and will guide the ribs back into proper motion with the use of mobilization techniques and adjustments if appropriate. Secondary issues will be addressed that may have contributed to the rib pain such as posture and muscle imbalances.

Are your ribs causing you pain? Book in today to get the issue resolved!