Rib Pain Causes And Treatment Options

Rib pain causes and treatment. There are few causes of rib pain. It is a very uncomfortable situation. The person is unable to sleep properly or rest the ribs against something. Painful ribs may make breathing painful because the ribs are flexible and they move when we breathe.
Causes of rib pain : 

• Bruised ribs : This is a common cause of rib pain. When the body gets brushed past something, generally something hard or metallic and the ribs rub that surface, then the ribs get bruised. It can also happen during a fall. Bruised ribs pain bad. A more severe injury can lead to fracture of the ribs and internal bleeding which takes months to recover properly. 
• Pain at the ribs in the back can be due to stress on the spine and the ribs. Falling on the back can cause such a pain. People who do work in industries where there is powerful vibratory forces transmitted to the body, like drilling and construction may also experience pain in the ribs. 
• Costochondritis : This condition causes inflammation of the cartilage which joins the ribs to the sternum bone. It causes sharp and stabbing pain in the ribs close to the center of the chest. 
• Lung disease : In diseases like bronchitis, asthma or pneumonia, due to excessive coughing the ribs bear powerful forces. This causes fatigue in the ribs and pain. 
• MS hug ( Multiple Sclerosis ) : Some people who suffer from MS may experience a dull hugging force acting on their chest. This manifests in the form of pressure on the ribs, back and flank. 
• Pleuritic chest pain may also feel like a pain at a particular rib. It is caused by inflammation or tear of the fine membrane which protects the lungs known as pleura. 
• Sore ribs during pregnancy : In the late pregnancy, many women may experience pain near and under the ribs due to the added pressure on the body. 
• Myofascial pain due to muscle knots or fascial constrictions can occur close to the ribs. It is quite a complicated condition. 

Rib pain treatment options : Rib pain can be managed effectively by using the right treatment option for a condition. 

• Chiropractic treatment is one of the best for relieving rib pain due to mild injury or bruised ribs. Sometimes, muscle spasm in the rib cage due to sneezing forcefully can cause pain. This can be relieved by chiropractic techniques. 
• Apply ice pack is great to reduce the pain of bruised ribs. For most other conditions, a warm compress is much more effective.
• Myofascial pain can be relieved through self myofascial release technique. If someone is faced with this condition, he or she can learn this technique to release myofascial pain anywhere in the body. 
• Take enough rest during the day as well as in the night. Lie down on a comfortable surface, like a couch and prevent the ribs from pain as much as possible. Switch on TV or listen to some songs. Do not work at the computer because it can increase the stress and pain in the ribs.