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What Causes Tightness In Lower Back Along With Tender Ribs?

My lower back has been feeling very tight, and tenderness in ribs, and lower stomach area under ribs. Been to Chiropractor thinking I pulled or aggravated muscle. While rubbing my back I found a bump on my rib cage on the back left side. Wondering if this is anything to worry about?
Mon, 30 Mar 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello
I have read your query.
There is possibility of benign growth around your rib.
I will advise you clinical examination and further investigation like MRI or CT scan.
If required PET scan can be done for early diagnosis.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and Tens may help you.
If swelling remains persistent with out increase in size then you can wait.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.
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What Causes Tightness In Lower Back Along With Tender Ribs?

Hello I have read your query. There is possibility of benign growth around your rib. I will advise you clinical examination and further investigation like MRI or CT scan. If required PET scan can be done for early diagnosis. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and Tens may help you. If swelling remains persistent with out increase in size then you can wait. I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.