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Rib Sprains
What is a Rib Sprain?
A rib sprain occurs when the ligaments connecting the ribs to the spine or sternum are overstretched or torn. This can happen due to trauma, overuse, or even poor posture, causing pain with breathing, twisting, or certain movements.
Symptoms of Rib Sprains
- Sharp pain when breathing or coughing
- Pain when twisting, bending, or moving the upper body
- Tenderness or swelling around the rib cage
- Difficulty taking deep breaths
- Stiffness in the chest or upper back
- Limited mobility of the torso or upper body
How Osteopathy Can Help
At Forme, we focus on improving movement, reducing pain, and promoting the healing of rib sprains by addressing both the ribs and the surrounding soft tissues.
Using gentle hands-on techniques such as:
- Releasing muscle tension in the chest, back, and abdomen that may exacerbate rib pain
- Restoring proper alignment and mobility to the rib joints and surrounding structures
- Reducing inflammation and swelling by promoting better circulation and lymphatic drainage
- Supporting the spine and thoracic region to reduce strain on the rib cage
- Educating on breathing techniques to avoid deep, painful inhalations and to aid healing
- Relieving any muscular compensations in the neck, back, and abdomen that occur due to rib pain
- Helping improve posture to prevent further strain on the ribs and surrounding tissues
- Providing exercises to improve thoracic mobility and ribcage expansion
Osteopathy helps rib sprains by reducing pain, improving movement in the rib cage, and promoting full-body alignment to aid recovery.