Rib pain, especially around the chest area, can be pretty alarming—and extremely uncomfortable. Many people think they’re having a heart attack, but what’s actually happening is something called costochondritis. It’s when the cartilage connecting your ribs to your breastbone gets inflamed, and as our chiropractor knows, it’s more common than you might think.
What Rib Pain Feels Like
If you’ve ever felt a sharp, pinching pain when taking a deep breath or moving your arms or tenderness when you press on the area, then you know what costochondritis usually feels like. Some patients even feel it radiating into their neck, back, or arms. You might also notice muscle spasms, like some patients do, from your neck down to your chest. In some cases, nerve damage may also occur.
How We Can Help You
One simple adjustment helps realign those ribs, easing the pain and giving you relief. When we put the ribs back where they belong, you’ll notice breathing and moving around gets easier.
Dr. Desulme has seen patients just like you come in feeling miserable and leave breathing better and pain-free. Our approach to care is always skilled, specific, and compassionate.
Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Seek Care
The longer you let rib pain linger, the harder it is to fix. If you address it early, treatment is much simpler, and the relief is quicker. Most people start feeling better after just one adjustment, but if necessary, we’ll continue your care to ensure you’re fully back to normal.
If this sounds like what you’re going through, call us at Welcome Home Family Chiropractic & Wellness Center today. We’ll get you feeling better in no time!