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Rib Misalignment & Chiropractic treatment

Did you know that all ribs in the chest can become misaligned?

Misalignment and unleveling can occur when a rib moves slightly backwards and inwards from the thoracic vertebra towards the spine.

The surrounding back muscles contract and tighten to protect the misalignment.
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All of the rib attachments in our chest can become misaligned and cause varying types of pain.

Chiropractic treatment can help to realign the rib joints and relive pain symptoms. ​​

Symptoms of a rib misalignment include:

  • Difficulty or pain when breathing, sneezing, and coughing
  • Often causes a shooting pain around the front or side of the chest
  • May result in neck pain or headache
  • Can cause pain or numbness along the arm

Rib Misalignment is usually caused by:

  • Compression or trauma to the rib cage (i.e. squeezing or falling)
  • Injuries when hit from the side
  • Twisting injuries (usually a lifting and twisting movement)