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Hi My ribs hurt-it started the nite before last when i woke in the middle of the nite and when i stretched i had excruciating pain in the lower section of my right rib-later that day i noticed pain in my left rib cage-but not as severe-it is very painful on my right side to the point that my manager asked why i was locking up while he was talking to me-everytime i move using my right side it causes a very severe and sharp pain.
Mon, 23 Mar 2015
Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist, Niraj Modi's Response
I believe rib pain can happen if you have loaded your rib with weight. It can be even your own body weight while sleeping keeping face down or on your Tommy position. I suggest you can use some hot pack on your painful area for 2to3 times a day with light heat. And it should be fine. Still if there is problem visit a physics therapist they can do some thing called ultrasound therapy on pain full area and it will be really useful. Also do not sleep on your painful area. If you need any other assistance reach me on nirajmodish@gmail.com. Hope this was useful for you. Take care.
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What Causes Sharp Pain Below The Rib Cage?
I believe rib pain can happen if you have loaded your rib with weight. It can be even your own body weight while sleeping keeping face down or on your Tommy position. I suggest you can use some hot pack on your painful area for 2to3 times a day with light heat. And it should be fine. Still if there is problem visit a physics therapist they can do some thing called ultrasound therapy on pain full area and it will be really useful. Also do not sleep on your painful area. If you need any other assistance reach me on nirajmodish@gmail.com. Hope this was useful for you. Take care.