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Experiencing Pain And Soreness Under The Ribs

I have two very sore ribs and one that goes under my breast gives me pain once on a while. I was lifting very heavy boxes bending to the far left and lifting up and over. Went to a chiropractor who gave me adjustments and said I was very inflamed. Using ice and aleve. Still hurts, not as much but constant. Should I go for exrays?
Fri, 17 Apr 2015
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Thanks for your question on HCM.
I can understand your situation and problem.
By your history and description, you are mostly having musculoskeletal pain due to lifting of heavy box.
Follow these steps for better symptomatic relief.
1. Avoid heavyweight lifting.
2. Avoid strenuous exercise.
3. Avoid bad postures in sleep.
4. Avoid painful movements.
5. Start painkiller and muscle relaxant.
6. Apply warm water pad on affected site. It gives more relief then ice.
By doing all these for 1 week if you are still having pain then get done chest x ray to rule out internal damage.
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Experiencing Pain And Soreness Under The Ribs

Thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. By your history and description, you are mostly having musculoskeletal pain due to lifting of heavy box. Follow these steps for better symptomatic relief. 1. Avoid heavyweight lifting. 2. Avoid strenuous exercise. 3. Avoid bad postures in sleep. 4. Avoid painful movements. 5. Start painkiller and muscle relaxant. 6. Apply warm water pad on affected site. It gives more relief then ice. By doing all these for 1 week if you are still having pain then get done chest x ray to rule out internal damage.