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What Could Be The Cause For Thoracic Back Pain?

I have been treated for 2 years by my chiropractor for issues with my thoracic back pain. I had a major car accident 2 yrs ago and now I continue to have a rib move out causing pain and spasms . I am seeing a physio and rehab trainer to try to get some strength in this area but as soon as I do anything to strengthin it pulls the rib out again. I am extremely frustrated and not sure what else I can do. Any help or direction would be greatly appreciated. I have had an MRI and it showed no major problems in this area
Fri, 14 Feb 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Rib fracture and thorasic trauma are frustrating injuries and take time to resolve. Are you a smoker or having cough. Because coughing continuously makes chest muscles fatigue and causes pain. If it is not so i would recommend you to continue physiotherapy. Also i would suggest you to take tablet methylcobal 1000 microgram ,and calcium 1000 mg daily. If pain is unbearlble diclofenec gel will also help.
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What Could Be The Cause For Thoracic Back Pain?

Rib fracture and thorasic trauma are frustrating injuries and take time to resolve. Are you a smoker or having cough. Because coughing continuously makes chest muscles fatigue and causes pain. If it is not so i would recommend you to continue physiotherapy. Also i would suggest you to take tablet methylcobal 1000 microgram ,and calcium 1000 mg daily. If pain is unbearlble diclofenec gel will also help.