Costochondritis Chest Pain, Science Based 4 Self - Treatments That Work! Real Patient (Updated)

[@cujo53844]

I bought a back pod for costo last year but only tried it a few times.So it didnt do anything. I watched this video and decided to give it another try. I used it every day and did a few exercises that were recommended. After one month of use my costochondritis is gone.. After 2 years of pain , this back pod works!!!

[@undergroundboy5556]

Hi! How is going? Cann you tell us these exercices? Thanks

[@MrGG-xc6sg]

@@undergroundboy5556 yes we need him to teach us his ways

[@juliekane7210]

How long did you lay against the pod ? Is it placed right under your spine ?

[@brokendryer1407]

I had my first experience with Costochondritis last year during a semester at college. It was honestly really scary at first and I have terrible anxiety, especially when it’s related to my health. I went to the ER and they didn’t do much but said I was able to go home and just rest. They didn’t give me a name for what I was experiencing and it went away after a couple weeks. But now I had a horrible flare up again last month and I thought I was having a heart attack. I went to the ER where they drew blood and looked at my heart. They said everything was fine and all of my blood work was good, but I was still feeling extremely anxious about the whole situation. They told me i have Costochondritis and sent me home. Ever since then I’ve been having really bad flare ups of pain and it’s left me in a depressive state where I can’t bring myself to do anything. Tonight the pain has been pretty horrible, and it’s mainly been happening on my upper left side, which is something that leads me to be more anxious due to where my heart is. I try and tell myself it’s not a heart attack and my heart is fine but with my pain and anxiety it gets so hard not to have a panic attack. If anyone has any suggestions on how to lessen the anxiety over the pain please comment! I don’t have anyone who’s experienced this so if anyone also wants to talk about how they are feeling please comment and we can try to help each other!

[@aldrinaldrin4618]

I think we're in the same situation. I've been suffering panic attacks when I was in high school. I mean the intense panic attacks, I learned how to cope with it (or simply I learned to ignore it and just continue whatever I'm doing, I still get panic attacks but not as intense just like back in high school.) I'm 31 now but now the attacks does feel like back in high school. I'm suspecting it was the change of weather. Last week I had a bad panic attack in midnight and couldn't stay inside my room, I stayed in the hallway instead cause I usually live alone so in my mind "I don't want anyone find me dead inside my house 10 days later.". I wanted to call emergency cause I thought I was having a lingering heart attack due to shortness of breathe and pain in my both arms. It actually happened after when my little brother had a visitor in my apartment to pick him up so I turned on the air-conditioner, I was suspecting it was the cold weather along with the air-conditioner or maybe I got a bit depressed when younger brother had to leave the apartment for vacation but I doubt that. I went to a hospital on my bicycle to take a blood test but they were asking me why would I want a overall blood test, I told them I'm going back to gym in January so I should know what kind of work-out and diet I should do or what aspect of those stuff should I focus on. I had no money with me at that time, I just inquired for the price of overall blood test. Somehow it made me feel good cause I realized I could ride a bicycle without shortness of breathe meaning I haven't lost my stamina after all these quarantine shits that gets me stuck at home. My blood pressure is actually not that bad even after walking 1.5km I get 127/78. All I know is that the intense panic attacks now is just temporary and have to go with it for now. Try working out if you haven't started yet and stay active cause a good sleep helps a lot. Also regulates food appetite if you're having a problem with big appetite. It also makes me feel less guilty for not taking care of myself.

[@aldrinaldrin4618]

When I started to develop muscles in my chest I started feeling pain in those area with or without workout. I was always afraid it'll cramp along with my heart but it was just the anxiety.

[@unikcesar16]

You took the words right out of my mouth. I go through the exact same thing. I’ve been to the ER about 14 times in this past year due to this.

[@ffssheeple]

I've been suffering from costochondritis for years - nearly 12yrs now and I used to suffer from severe anxiety and panic attacks too ... My costo is on the left side right above my heart and never anywhere else which always made me think I may be having a heart attack and numerous panic attacks. Tbh overtime I have just become so used to the pain and nothing eventuates into a heart attack so the panic attacks just stopped and I now hold a pillow to my chest while hunched over to help ease some of the pain and just hope it goes away. sometimes just going for a walk when the panic attack is feeling like it's rearing its ugly head used to help too as looking at different sights and sounds can make your mind reset or focus away from the panic brewing. I also was taught by a paramedic (one time I had such a bad panic attack in public and a stranger thought it was an asthma attack so they put their puffer to my mouth and gave me a couple of puffs which made the panic attack so extreme my fingers and toes curled up from the excessive oxygen and steriod and that stranger called me an ambulance) to hold my breath after the next 5 or 6 gasps of air just to try to slow my breathing rate initially, reduce the oxygen intake and then once I had a bit more control, take air in slowly for 3seconds, hold for 3 seconds and breathe out slowly for 3 seconds to get the panic attack under control. The paramedic also said to start doing the same breathing exercise if I thought a panic attack may start to develop and to look up at the clouds to try to find shapes, or to look out a window and count the windows in a surrounding building or to look at any inanimate object /. surroundings and in my head describe the object to myself i.e the couch is made of leather, the wall is painted white, the curtains are blue, today is sunny, rainy etc - to basically random my thoughts up away from the panic inducing thoughts - personally I found that looking at clouds or describing objects /surroundings in my head to myself helped heaps mixed with the breathing exercise as soon as I felt one developing - prevention is better than the cure in this case Overtime - the attacks of costo just stopped worrying me so much as I have had it for years and I just adapted and expect it to happen I guess I'm not sure if my advice will help - I hope it does - just try to random your thoughts up and breathe slower if you are starting to feel one coming on - don't try to have the internal argument in your head of the panicked thoughts - just look around and talk to yourself about what you can see - not what you are thinking 💜

[@katyylesleyy2001]

I'm the same to. Wish I could just get rid of it and go on with my daily life 😔

[@BR-ml7vm]

I had this after a flu that turned to bronchitis which led to costochondritis from the intensive coughing fits. It was excruciating pain at times, I missed nearly a month of work and school. My Doctor did tests and said I was fine and didn’t help in any way in terms of fixing my pain. He said it can just go away on its own one day. I ended up getting deep tissue massages and went to chiropractor and after about 2 weeks I started getting a lot better. A month later I was back to work and school. Not gonna lie it was a scary and depressing time for me. I’m glad you guys posted this cause at the time there weren’t many videos on what to do. I hope this brings help to future others. Keep up the great work, Bob and Brad!

[@thinkingimpaired5663]

Are you saying that deep tissue massage on your back, that produce pain relief? Or massage of the area of costochondritis pain on the rib cage?

[@BR-ml7vm]

@@thinkingimpaired5663 I would attribute the majority of it getting better to the Chiropractic adjustments, however I did it in conjunction with the deep tissue massages where we would primarily focus on my upper and mid back, as well as my pecs, rib area and shoulders. During this time I also did foam roll my mid back and upper back and laid on a lacrosse ball similarly like they did in this video with the soft ball.

[@thinkingimpaired5663]

@@BR-ml7vm many thank yous for your advice. I will follow Bob and Brad's advice as well as someday save up for my chiropractor and masseuse. I haven't a clue what caused my costochondritis, but it's one of the many pain points on my body. My 3 herniated discs cause many additional issues. And i have other pain issues. LOL that's why I'm always watching Bob and Brad. Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas B R.

[@BR-ml7vm]

@@thinkingimpaired5663 definitely follow their advice, and I’d suggest searching on KZbin “Foundation Training 12 min” Give it a try and stick to it. Play the video at .75x speed to get the hang it it at first. I hope it helps a little with back issues. I recently started it myself and it feels good.

[@thinkingimpaired5663]

@@BR-ml7vm thanks I'll give that a try. I just watched a few minutes, definitely a weak area for me. I'll try tomorrow because I know my lower back will be a good workout while my right calf might actually spasm with right leg forward. I might be able to do the excercise with left leg forward. However the lumbar area is where I have an L5S1 herniated disc. Indeed nevertheless a great challenge for me to complete.

[@Marikola9752]

I was diagnosed with costochondritis, too. And the first thing you mentioned is so super important: go and see your doctor. Not only because of your heart, but also to exclude cancer diseases or problems coming from your stomach. I am curious if your tips will work. Looking forward to trying them out. Will then update this comment. Thank you so far for this video.

[@ST4R_G9L1XYS]

You two are the best! A Life saver. We are blessed to have found you. Please keep doing the videos and keep enjoying them. I greatly appreciate everything you do. You cake a difference in many lives, as mine. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[@BrokeTheInterweb]

You guys have helped me with so many problems that were causing me massive anxiety-- earlier this year I had chronic headaches for over a month and feared the worst, but your headache videos completely cured them. I was diagnosed with costo during an ER visit for chest pain last year, and it's flaring up now worse than it did then. Thanks to these videos, I have a backpod (okay, the $40 knockoff version but it's the same thing), and I finally have something I can do when the pain hits. It sure beats feeling helpless and waiting for it to end. Can't thank you guys enough-- your impact on the world is ginormous!

[@leonelgarcia8628]

Which headaches videos helped you most,

[@cambbrown6205]

Thank you. My Costochondritis pain has just gone after four months. I thought it began after trying to drag a very large heavy flower pot. It was very scary and disrupted my sleep. I was lucky to have it diagnosed quickly following an ECG, Its great to know that there is something that can help without taking anti inflammatory and other pain killing drugs. This is very encouraging.

[@tammibolender3785]

I got diagnosed by my doctor thanks to you guys. When my doctor pushed on that one spot it was very clear to both of us what it was. Mine is caused by a rib slightly out of place due to a car accident 2 years ago. Thanks to you I know how to deal with it and stop the pain.

[@stephaniegutierrez6222]

Hello Tammi. I’ve recently been diagnosed with it as well my cousin who is a massage therapist says she feels like I have a rib out of place up on the top but she cannot be for certain. Do you use the back pod and if so does it help you? My pain started my upper thoracic spine area and then it moved to my chest. I’ll often feel tightness around my collarbone area as well and it just feels like my spine is bruised on the inside if that makes sense. Have you done anything to fix the rib and if so was it beneficial?

[@tammibolender3785]

@@stephaniegutierrez6222 I have gone to physical therapy, but they couldn't get it back in place, and I went to a chiropractor who also could not get it fully back in place. I have a ball that vibrates that I use instead of the back pod, it does help release my back and chest. I also have a back stretcher, which helps. It does flare up when I have been sitting for too long at work.

[@rashaunstephenson386]

Thanks you guys! I thought I was 21 having heart problems but this was what I was diagnosed with. You gave me relief that everything was going to be okay

[@kerrytopel9835]

About 30 years ago I suddenly had costochondritis out of nowhere. The doctor who told me said Mike Tyson also had it. Super helpful since I’d never gotten punched in the chest. He didn’t suggest any treatment, just said it might get better or you might have it for the rest of your life. I had it for about a year, it went away and never came back. Thank God! I always wondered if it was a residual effect from a major car accident I’d had 20 years prior? Yeah 20+30 years means I’m pretty old!

[@biggiebeats1490]

Your story makes me feel better about going through this lol ( I'm 23 )

[@sherrysc3848]

I had it so bad I thought I was dying , I could not stay still it took 4 nurses to hold me down to get a EKG , thank you for sharing this video 🖒

[@kimyettataylor6942]

I had Covid in July 2020 and after I recovered I discovered I had a partially collapsed lung and Costochondritis. I started doing the exercises mentioned in the video and for the first time in months I have gotten some relief. Thank you so much for sharing this information.

[@swanhtet1]

Any update so far? I have it right after covid. I went to two cardiologists and many doctors. They do not know what it is. Is it costo? Treating the pain as costo work for you? Thanks

[@CarlyzClozet]

Thank you for giving some real relief options. My 19 year old daughter has this. She woke up this morning with a flare- up and she was crying, grabbing her chest saying that she thinks she's having an anxiety attack. But I knew immediately what it was. Her doctor prescribed Meloxicam when the ER discovered that she had costochondritis. So I gave her that, and put I ice pack on her chest. But when I was rubbing her back, that seemed to help her flare- up calm down. It's quite scary. But I am grateful for your information. I will have her do those excercises today and I will work on getting her that tool.

[@carmencordova7960]

I’ve gone into the ER three times at three different hospitals and two different doctors and they all said the same thing and just prescribed me medication. I’ve asked so many times “what can i do to prevent this or is there any minor surgeries i could have to fix it permanently?” And they’d always say “no, just heavy medication. You’ll deal with this for the rest of your life” My case: -started when i was 17 (I’m 20 now) after getting the flu. -it flares up every other month -starts around 1am lasts until 5am and then i feel drained/sore for the rest of the day. -symptoms: nausea, shortness of breathe, sharp/heavy pain on my sternum, left rib, breast bone and back. -the medication I’ve been prescribed.. Ibuprofen 800mg, Naproxen 375mg , Ketorolac 10mg, -my home remedies to ease the pain: Heating pad, hot chamomile or oregano tea, Warm baths, CBD cream or tiger balm.

[@JFCotman]

Have those remedies worked?

[@kiwavy]

Literally in the same situation. I got a contagious flu which made me sneeze no stop. And now I've had costochondritis for about half a year since then

[@Safely2024]

Thanks for sharing

[@annsparks793]

I've been miserable for 2 days now and scared. Everything B&B described fits me. I think this is what I have. I'm 77. I think a dryer ball will work for me and I'll do it on the bed because it's too hard for me to get off the floor. Thank you Bob and Brad!

[@mahmoudashour1135]

سبحانك اللهم و بحمدك لا إله إلا أنت أستغفرك و أتوب إليك

[@ineverletup5316]

Thank you! It happens to me sometimes and I feel like a knot under my left shoulderblade. Idk why but I’m happy for this video so I can release the pain instead of sitting their while having this pain

[@CarolHarvey1996]

I am so happy that you have posted this video. It is certainly very frightening to have this chest pain and have the ER folks tell you your aren't having a heart attack and look at you for wasting their time. I got my heart totally checked out and the cardiologist was surprised my heart was as healthy as it was considering my size. Still, nothing they could do and my PCP said it would just go away. I found that when my back was really tense. (I have scoliosis, on my vertebrae are slightly twisted between my shoulder blades.) The chest pain was really bad. If I was able to release the tension in my back, the chest pain would go away. So I am happy that it seems I stumbled on part of the exercises. I did also notice that when I was trying to exercise my arms, the pain would come, so I haven't really exercised my arms. Now I feel confident I can get back to working on my flabby arms. I am definitely going to research this more and start on the exercises. Thank you so much!

[@pamgjertson8258]

I had a similar experience, C Harvey. Went into the emergency room in excruciating pain and the terrible fear that I was having a heart attack. After the chest Xray and EKG showed my heart was fine, they acted like I was a wimp and was wasting their time. No suggestion that it was costochondritis, nor a referral for PT. No painkillers for the horrific pain. I don't think they realize how incredibly painful it is! I had a tubal pregnancy burst once and it was up there at that level of pain! We're not being wimps! Aleve or analgesic patches just don't cut it. And, in the ER, they make you lie down flat which makes it even worse and harder to breath, much less talk and answer their gazillion questions. While I was lying there, alone, waiting to be released, I actually got a call on my cellphone asking for my frikkin' co-payment! Luckily, after hearing my symptoms, a friend told me about her costochondritis and directed me to this really helpful KZbin video. Thanks Bob & Brad!!

[@lrJ0Y7231]

I can’t believe this!! You are both amazing. Every time you post I find some exercise to add to my routine or other info to help. I never heard of this before but like Brad I was sent to the hospital (I was mowing too!!) and they even went in to catheterize me and said oops your heart is great! Sorry we scared you, get some exercise, goodbye. And I have continued to experience this!! I’m going to talk to my doctor about this and get going on this. THANK YOU.

[@neilpatel7059]

Im so hopeful now!! My symptoms are parallel to this and my doctor told me 10 years ago that its "musculo-skeletal" - im going to try my best to stretch my back! Thank you

[@chattykathie7129]

Wow I agree i have thought it’s related to my upper back vertebrae for years. I damaged my back when I fell down the stairs. Now I have arthritis in that area

[@veabruhilda]

Now I know what I probably have. Been to the ER several times for chest pains, got all tests and they found no problem. I can feel some tender spots on my chest once in a while.

[@trailladymtb7700]

Wow... I finally actually have a name for my condition. Sometimes agony. This is so important to learn.my ribs ache etc most of time. Riding makes me feel better.

[@treynortetik]

Great group on Reddit /costochondritis I got mine 2 years ago while training for the Landrun 100/Midsouth 100 gravel race. Did you get yours from riding as well?

[@trailladymtb7700]

@@treynortetik I honestly don't exactly how how I got mine. The strange thing is it always seems to hit me while I'm driving. One night i was in horrible pain on the freeway coming home and I thought I might die. Felt like a heart attack. But I made it home.

[@mrdegale]

The exercises at 12:19 gave me immediate relief, atho I am not ready to try the ones lying down yet. I went to an Ortho today because I also have minor scoliosis along with this rib/chest pain. I was very scared to tell the doctor I have tightness/pain in my chest and difficulties breathing thinking he would send me for a PCR test. After research I eventually saw this video and it has been eye opening, I've had these issues for years.

[@LabNYorkie]

The first time I had costochondritis, I was terrified that I was having a heart attack. I was cleared by a cardiologist. My flare ups got much worse when I was receiving Aimovig injections (Aimovig can cause terrible muscle spasms like your core is being crushed). The costochondritis at that point took my breath away. I do have it on both sides though it's always worse on the left side. My sister-in-law also has flare ups of it and her doctor injected the area with something. That sounds awful to me. What I do is use a heating pad, take ibuprofen, hold a pillow to my chest if I have to cough or sneeze during flares. I will now add what you've shown here. I regret not seeing a PT years ago when my nerve damage pain (an adhesion is trapping nerves) and my Fibromyalgia became unbearable. I was petrified of anyone possibly applying pressure to areas that hurt terribly. This was a mistake. Years of Fibro and now my upper trapezius muscles are like rocks. The degree of their spasms/cramping triggers mind blowing migraines with aura and nausea. When we get through COVID, I will go to a PT. In the meantime, please know that movements you've shown have helped me. I saved your videos that pertain to my conditions and I revisit them. The first time that I felt a release from the agony of my right upper trapezius muscle by doing what you've shown, I teared up. I live with chronic debilitating pain from the nerve damage, the migraines and my Fibro. Your videos gave me actual relief without the need for ibuprofen or a muscle relaxing medication. I think that, unless you live with 24/7/365 pain, you can't imagine what a release from any of that pain does for you physically and emotionally. Please keep making videos. When my nerve damage pain and Fibro first began, a pain management specialist told me he could only fully stop my pain by putting me in a medically induced coma. Beyond the poor bedside manner, I felt hopeless that I might never feel less pain. I have tried new classes of meds as they received FDA approval but, controlling pain from damaged/trapped nerves and the fully body pain of Fibro is illusive. You two, in a few short months, have shown me options that help, non-surgical, non-pharmacological options. To say thank you feels insufficient but, I do thank you.

[@ayeshanasir9916]

Hope your pain goes away... even if slowly but surely tc

[@LabNYorkie]

@@ayeshanasir9916 Thank you for your kindness.

[@julivictoria4501]

Check out Dr berg on you tube or his website. Dr berg.com. has given me my life back from pain. Be well yorkie 💕

[@LabNYorkie]

@@julivictoria4501 thank you, I will.

[@leonelgarcia8628]

@@julivictoria4501 what kind of pain? If you dont mind me asking, and what helped?

[@debbie2027]

Thank You

[@TheBlossom357]

I had those for many years and ended at the ER thought I was having a heart attack. It is a chiropractor that found the problem and it was a problem with my vertaebra in the spine just like you mentioned.,

[@ayeshanasir9916]

I have been having this for a while and stretching (almost as u mentioned) has made a big difference for me

[@tnutss]

So refreshing to swatch older episodes of Bob and Brad and seeing Bob in his element

[@BobandBrad]

Awe, that's so kind!

[@terryg4415]

I used a computer mouse that no longer worked and padded it. Worked pretty well.

[@ZeeshanAhmed-os1lm]

Will it work ? Isn't it too small ?

[@debbyboyd738]

@@ZeeshanAhmed-os1lm small should work really well to get in between those small spaces between ribs in back. I love it!

[@CarlAllysonCristobal03]

Me i used a stuff toy that have curved shape and it also relieves my chest pain.

[@user-qd1we8pf8g]

Used lime and onion

[@joc9095-y1k]

You guys are good, comfort me in a way i found myself doing it because i thought it was good but lm so tense at some point i wasnt sure if i was doing the good thing, thanks a lot for enlightening me

[@melaries1823]

Because of you i figured out it wasnt acid reflux. All these years i thought it was acid reflux, but its not. I tried rolling somethings on the back and it helped relieve the pain.

[@sylviaerb2289]

I have something like this as a professional window cleaner. As a female the pain is under the breast tissue

[@KittyKatTat]

Mine too! As well as on the cartilage on the right side of my chest.

[@mgalaviz09]

I got a mammogram and ultrasound because my pain radiated from my left breast to under my armpit and my back. Of course as a female I was worried it was something more serious after googling causes of costo. Luckily everything was normal so now I’m working with a chiropractor and massage therapist.

[@bingcherry2008]

@@mgalaviz09 Same here! I just started experiencing the pain again and decided to research this!

[@mgalaviz09]

@@bingcherry2008 a week ago I received an injection with kenalog and toradol. This helped so much! Still working with my massage therapist and chiropractor but I wish I’d known about the injection sooner since I’ve had the pain since May. I hope you get better soon!!!

[@jojolouis]

Thanks AGAIN Bob and Brad.Yes it's really anxiety generating when you don't know what it is. For the chest side stretching, I do it with half my bum on the chair alternatively , the other "in the air", it stretches the ribs even more . ( it's a Feldenkrais exercise). Works great for me.

[@janinejones6584]

Just want to thank you for your videos on pre and post op total knee replacement exercises. The PTs that saw me in the hospital and at home were very surprised at how strong my knee is right after the procedure. Thanks to you two. Highly recommend your videos to those having a total knee done.

[@grahamjones7371]

The 1st time i had this 25 yrs ago i thought i was having a heart attack! as i was struggling to breath as my whole chest was cramping and i struggled to breath.The only other time 15 yrs later i knew that a strong anti inflammatory would sort it out but AnE refused to give me any! until id spent a day having multi heart attack tests. I now have an injection weekly for Rheumatoid Arthritis ! and do a lot of BnB exercises!

[@grahamjones7371]

PS since taking up golf and doing a lot of stretching and rotating every day as well as rolling a club down my back ive never had it again!

[@swerdna77]

I've had this for years but never knew what it was. Your videos are so helpful I'm very happy to have found your channel. I bought my back pod for $48 on Amazon and it's exactly the same as this one. It has really helped me.

[@kimberlyrshan81]

I have a lot of chest pain after thoracic laminectomy to remove a spinal tumor. When you showed the pain actually coming from the spine I got chills. That makes sense. I have endless pain. Unfortunately the roller hurts to use. Any advice for thoracic post-laminectomy pain? I’m 2 years out.

[@tomdenton26]

12:20 That side to side stretch with deep breaths feels great on the ribs.

[@simplevisuals]

I’m traveling right now but good thing I brought my back pod with me! I’ve had this for less than 2 years now and I’ve been able to normally relieve my costochondritis pain right away. However tonight, my flare up was so bad and I’ve been struggling for 4hrs now trying to relieve my pain that my back is now sore from the back pod and back ball. (I’ve been focusing too much on my right side) I turned to watching B&B videos again and followed the steps on here! I placed the back pod on the 6 positions on both left and right side (my pain is on my ride side), and then followed it up with the side stretches with deep breaths. Wow! The pain is finally gone! 😭🙌🏼 Thank you Bob & Brad!

[@andrewcimochowski]

I had this symtom which I believe was an aftereffect of my frozen shoulder..or all the stretching trying to rehab it

[@Trazynn]

I've scheduled an appointment with a doctor because of these symptoms. And the thought alone of someone touching my ribcage like in 6:10 makes me wince.

[@rampratapmaurya2681]

Nice technique! It works!

[@Sara-rr1qe]

What happened to the other room or place that you used to film in?

[@ravnitdeshpande]

What should be the Exercise for imbalance posture of body ?

[@witnessthewrath8061]

I have pain around the bottom of my ribs right above the stomach for at least 5 years, painful when I turn twist and lift left hand above head. It got worse from pt when I was strengthening my upper back. I foam rolled my back ribs with a foam ball about the size of a tennis ball. It helped so far hopefully I've found a cure.

[@chattykathie7129]

Wow that’s so helpful.

[@RikkiSaLess]

Omg i was diagnosed with this in May. I was at work and thought I was having a heart attack. It’s on my right side though. The doctor told me it’s brought on by stress. But I believe it’s now causing pain in/behind my breast.

[@oneluv201]

Yes stress seems to flare it sometimes but i think so does sugar and dairy. At least for me.

[@RikkiSaLess]

@Bike Cycle yes me too! And also gave me very little info about it. Still makes me so nervous😞

[@RikkiSaLess]

@@oneluv201 hmm I never even paid attention to that! I will definitely keep that in mind going forward. I know dairy triggers my bad sinus problems.... it could be....

[@mysteryamidst2812]

I have the same!! It feels like it's coming from my breast bone, and I think it's because of stress too , I mean given the stress I went through last year, the constant crippling fear

[@kelseyherold4639]

How are you doing now?

[@anastasia.vasiliev]

Thank you so much for your videos! They’re very valuable and it’s always a great pleasure to watch you. Your advice has helped me countless of times where I felt lost and in pain. Thank you for everything that you do for us! ❤️

[@oneluv201]

Anyone else have issues with the neck and shoulders alongside the Costco? Also you guys said you use it for the shoulder to get the knots out how do you do that?? Have terrible neck and shoulder knots as well as the costo on the left. Please help

[@rachelb8411]

I have neck pain and migraines caused by an accident, was just diagnosed with costocochritis this past week. Idk if it's connected that's a good question though

[@bethholmes1053]

Back pod has been key to keeping mine at bay. Also no caffeine and supportive bras.

[@oneluv201]

Makes sense just had lots of chocolate and have a flare

[@estycki]

I feel like a tight band from bras makes my upper back and chest radiate pain. I have small boobies so I go bra free as much as I can for relief.

[@amaramudi1068]

Thank yu ,,am breastfeeding and my pain has becoming worse ,,l guess becoz of the weight on breasts ,,,atleast l shld but supportive bras

[@thinkingimpaired5663]

That's what my doctor said i have. But didn't give me any details. I'm so tired of being a sicko.

[@BR-ml7vm]

Follow bob and brads advice. It will help. And sadly it takes time, so do anything possible that is safe and can help.

[@tiffanywilliams1925]

Thank you I've been suffering for years since 2005... major car accident....been multiple times to ER...it's always same.. had multiple exams for heart. Your knowledge and August knowledge is a breathe of life from Goda wisdom. Thank you. Where do I buy the back past you used in video? God bless and thank you.

[@BobandBrad]

Look up Back Pod, by Steve August PT

[@tiffanywilliams1925]

@@BobandBrad Thank you appreciate the reply.

[@L.Spencer]

I've found only ibuprofen or naproxen helps. Stabbing pains in different spots in my chest, can't move when it's bad. (I've had and echocardiogram in the past few years, so I don't figure it's my heart.) I think sometimes it's triggered by a hot shower, sometimes by a bad sleep position. I don't know, but it's horrible. Thankfully it isn't all the time.

[@dhineshkumars1991]

Does anxiety increases the pain??

[@wgrady222]

I have same meds for this , doc said i had a torn muscle, wonder if its the costochondritis?

[@garfgo]

I get an intense stabbing pain in my chest that seams to be related to movements that I am making. Sometimes it is so intense it can put me on my knees. It doesn't last long, I always assume it is something getting pinched in my rib cage. I have Pectus Excavatum so I assume it may be related to that.

[@mysteryamidst2812]

Seems like costochondritis

[@lucke2024]

Hey! Did u discover what what it was? I do also have Pectus excavatum and I started having this pains! From what I did read I guess it is costochondritis :p

[@garfgo]

@@lucke2024 I have not, I also assume costochondritis. My pain is where my bottom one of two ribs attach to my deformed sternum on my right side. Often the pain is mild but sometimes if I am doing something with unusual movement it seems something gets pinched and the pain is through the roof. That area will also be tender to the touch when it is acting up. It worried me at first, but I have lived with it long enough now that it is just one of those things.

[@lucke2024]

@@garfgo ohhh I see! Thanks for answering me :) I actually never met someone who has pectus excavatum too so when I saw ur comment I knew I had to ask haha yeah! I’ve been feeling that since last year I guess! It comes and goes! Sometimes the pain wakes me up! It is so strange! But I did realize it shows up more when I’m more stressed out or too anxious! Sorry if I write something wrong English is not my first language :p but yeah! This pain can be scary sometimes it’s like a crazy pressure so weird omg

[@lisapuskas5356]

I wonder if a dryer ball would work. Perfect size and firmness.

[@NPCNo-xm2li]

You guys helped me with golfer's elbows I got from climbing, now I'm really hoping you will save me again after getting injured in calisthenics. The loud cracking, pain while breathing and while applying pressure in general is driving me nuts after few months already

[@PublikSerpnt]

I had a vitamin D defiency and taking vitamin d supplements made my costo complictely go away after 4-5 years of dealing with. I tried everything, and though stretches etc. helped it would still flare up. Haven't had any problems since starting vitamin d supplements. My doctor was surprised how much it helped and he said it could be because of the impact that vitamin d has on bones and joints and also that it can act as a steroid and being deficient caused/made my costo worse.

[@maszspencer]

I have vitamin D deficiency as well. After a lot of research, i believe this May be my cure. I’ve finally gotten some great sleep after my first dose of vitamin D and Naproxen. I pray that this is a sign of relief and the light at the end of the tunnel. I take one vitamin D pill a week, so I’ll come back after a month to give an update

[@crazyexperiments5804]

@@maszspencerHeyy any updates? hope you got better

[@maszspencer]

@@crazyexperiments5804 I actually have experienced A L O T of relief. I would say that the correct use of the backpod i found immediate relief. I honestly wish I started there first. I also go to a chiropractor. My anxiety about the whole thing is little to none, and when I do have an itsy bitsy flare up it’s nothing that last for even 30 mins. Something that had me in the ER is now behind me and not even a 2nd thought.

[@rebeccatumilty7271]

Did it fix it

[@rebeccatumilty7271]

@@maszspencerdid it fix yours

[@NZghostchips]

Hey guys, bizzare enough I had mine come on after taking a 💉.. I’ve been into ER countless times an every time all they do is a full check of my bloods, a ECG, blood pressure, X - ray and send me away saying everything is fine. It left me so anxious for months and months as no one had any idea, after doing my own research I found that what I have is most likely Costo, I’m still not 100% sure yet and am going to see a cardiologist this year hopefully but the symptoms are so similar to what is discussed in the video. It comes on and off, I have days where I go surfing for hours and am absolutely fine and days where I could be at work changing a light and it kicks in so painful! Sometimes it’s a sharp pinch, but mostly a ache, as if someone was pushing against my chest internally. If anyone would like to talk about this or wants a friend that’s in the same boat please feel free to reach out to me, I would really love to talk, It would help me to :)

[@JasSingh-bu1kw]

Hey bruv, Can we talk

[@dianapaolasanchez8057]

Holaaa

[@CSneedInc]

I had it for 1 year. How do you stop the flare ups? Praying your flare up goes away. I got mine from my chiropractor cracking my back several times. It was dull. I made it worse because I had no idea what it was by lifting heavy groceries, scooter, etc. Also, I have 3 herniated discs and ACL Edema. How long does costochondritis usually last or how long does it take to go away?

[@TonyGarcia-bb1ro]

I've had Costochondritis for almost 3 years. I noticed it when I was training for a Half marathon. I would get a sharp pain in the center of my chest. Of course I went to my cardiologist and a pulmonologist and all was fine. I just started to use the Back Pod and got instant relief but it has only been 3 weeks and still have slight pain. I need to do the stretches into my routine. I want to know if anyone else had this problem with running?

[@cheezeball6109]

I have a pain in same spot on front rib.....I used a basketball and rolled up and down on it....and helped quickly.....it's the same spot by the sternum for me....comes and goes

[@Emorysr]

Going to try this. My pain is on my l/s ribs, lat, oblique. Seen many docs and still has not been diagnosed. Pt has been doing dry needling which has helped some. One wise nurse told me it seems like constacondritous, but in the upper back instead of chest. That's the best diagnosis I've had so far. Will try the pod to loosen the intercostals. We shall see. You gents are fun to watch. :)

[@user-qd1we8pf8g]

Yes even I have abs pain along with ribs This is toooo helpful try it

[@gymwolf00]

Hey everyone, I was at this stage too in my 4th semester of college after a strain in my upper back but my pain was so bad that even breathing was painful at one point. Then a therapist told me to do yoga , foam rolling, light weight training and most importantly to drink Turmeric milk with Cinnamon and black pepper. And boy all these things worked like wonder .. It's not fully healed but it's still a lot better and manageable now .

[@Zen_Addy]

can costochondritis flare up by running too?

[@sonaraisingstar320]

I have stiff neck and shoulder pain and chest tightness too🙄

[@profileone5655]

Your skeleton structure is aging faster than you are

[@sonaraisingstar320]

@@profileone5655 lol I have this problem since 8 years

[@sonaraisingstar320]

@@profileone5655 I have cervical rediculopathy 😐

[@AndrewHedlund100]

Me as well

[@Android-vk8yh]

You guys are great I don't know what I'd do without you your knowledge is brilliant just one thing though when you're a big heavy set guy like I am with old muscles it can be hard to get on the floor and do those exercises are using electronic massage plus stretching, could you please add some standing up and sitting exercises?

[@pamgjertson8258]

I totally agree, Android 890, the thing that originally caused my costochondritis was getting down onto and up off of the floor multiple times when I painted my lower kitchen cabinets. Recently reactivated it when on the floor putting together a bed frame. It just occurred to me - maybe this exercise could be done standing against the wall, rather than laying on the floor? I'll try it and see...

[@Android-vk8yh]

@@pamgjertson8258 yes can do it against the wall standing up with a ball, I also found that an electronic massage machine is good in the middle of your back and shoulders👍

[@TreeCamper]

Can this be caused by coughing fits from a head cold?

[@oddcrazytoilet]

Hun, please get a covid test.

[@tootsla1252]

I thought this was going to be a tongue-in-cheek thing about the pain of loading a heavy/expensive haul of unnecessary stuff from Costco!

[@yaozuli546]

Do you like not want to put the backpod on the thoracic spine? In the pictures showed in the backpod user guide like tells us to put the backpod on the spine. Is that like not a good thing？I am not 100% cured from Costo as well, even with using the backpod. I read the manual and look at multiple videos over and over to see if I did something wrong. Can you guys please answer my question? Thank you!

[@timm285]

I went to the chiropractor and it did nothing. As long as I don’t hunch it doesn’t flare up. I’ve been doing thoracic stretches.

[@oneluv201]

Mine started shortly after a chiro visit. So i am nervous of seeing one again.

[@MassiveLib]

Hi lads. I have costochondritis in my left ribs after a covid cough. It aches when I sneeze or cough. Any exercises I could do or is it merely time to recover?

[@gogopie64]

Last night was rolling around in bed trying to find some position to avoid pain. So I finally bit the bullet and bought this thing.

[@elemis2826]

This couldn’t have been posted at a better time! This is EXACTLY what my husband is going through!! I am ordering the pod as soon as I finish writing this! Now.... can you help with his vertigo that we are sure stems from the nerves in his neck and/ or upper top back?? 🙏🏼

[@rebeccatumilty7271]

Did it help him

[@helenheggadon6324]

I’ve been suffering from upper back cramps and chest pain, and also my back really aching with slight short leaning, like when doing the dishes or ironing. I thought it was a side effect of thoracic surgery (t9-10 discectomy) but now I think it’s simply this. I’ve been terrified of needing more surgery, surgeon wanted to remove two vertebra and put a metal pole in my back, I refused as I’m walking still and the surgery has a significant risk of paralysis. I’m not even 50 yet. This makes so much sense for my pain. I cramp easily on the floor so I’ll start trying this on a wall and see if I can get to a stage where I can get on the floor.

[@MayshaSingh1]

You mentioned to use the back pod on both sides of the spine. The inventor Steve suggest to use it on the spine as well. So it’s confusing information, should one not be using it directly on the spine?

[@geedunk13]

Spine and both sides

[@lynnstillwell2]

After several trips to the ER over the years for this, a cardiologist showed me how to tell it. This was helpful, though.

[@oneluv201]

So how can you tell?

[@lynnstillwell2]

@@oneluv201 Bob and Brad showed how to press on the spot in this video. If you press on a spot and hit the ceiling, that's not heart. In other words, heart pain is under the ribs. But when in any doubt, go to the ER.

[@anastasiagreene5967]

Back pod helps, but I haven't had a flare up since my chiropractor did gua sha.

[@suzicavender5686]

What is Gua Sha?

[@anastasiagreene5967]

@@suzicavender5686 www.healthline.com/health/gua-sha#benefits

[@dawnmahaney]

Does it ever hurt once in a while when breathing in? I had that a few times.

[@hellopo]

yeah

[@X-Prime123]

Try myofascial release done by a pro, or cold laser therapy. You should also strengthen your core muscles to take the strain of your upper body muscle group. There are also stem cell injections i heard can work.

[@wintertime331]

I’m curious as to how weightlifting attributes to this? Especially benchpressing?

[@skirt16]

Did you get it from lifting weights too?Same here

[@lukeaesth7]

Me too. How do you feel?

[@The_PaleHorseman]

I have a odd question, laying on your stomach and chest alot, can that cause like a pressure pain? I have had ekg's, stress test, echo, CT scan of my arteries, blood work and its all clear. Still get the pressure. Only thing I can tell is laying on my chest and stomach is causing it.

[@user-qd1we8pf8g]

Yes it may never try massaging or pressing this area

[@TheNoepje]

I have sternum swelling with it as well. With severe shortness of breath. For 3 years now 😩

[@taylorwheatley2395]

I have the same problem 😓 I helped my boyfriend pick up a heavy car seat in his garage the next day I felt like I was gasping for air I thought I was dying. If I do anything that involves heavy lifting, pushing or pulling it makes my sternum area swell up. I had it so bad I was using my dad's inhaler thinking I had phlegm in my lungs. The doctors put me on naproxen but I couldn't take it anymore because I to many side effects so they put me on methylprednisolone it helped but I still have the Costochondritis 😐 it's been a month since it happened. I had Costochondritis before when I was a teenager but after picking that car seat up it came back .

[@TheNoepje]

@@taylorwheatley2395 yeah it's called tietze syndrome when there's swelling. Basically the same, just with the swelling. Tietze is apparabtly something 40- ppl get. And costo is more seen with 40+. I have no clue why. It's what I read online. I hate this condition. Sorry you're suffering as well. It's like it hides in the shadows and can come out at any moment. It sucks

[@festusdreamer333]

I've had a full heart workup been to the ER twice thinking it was hard attack but they say it is Costco condritis it is very painful please help me

[@JoseShiffinsArtboard]

That was really helpful , thank you. Looking forward for more such videos. Stay safe everyone

[@mariaflorenciamedina3515]

Ive been in ER 2 times because of this. After doing the ball excersice in my back, my chest relaxed and then i could massage it and realize it was and inflamation. Before this i couldt tell, it was only a sharp pain.

[@recoveringsoul755]

This was useful to see WHY this happens.

[@KittyKatTat]

What's the alternative if you have difficulty getting onto the floor and laying on your back?

[@denisebell6817]

The instructions for the Backpod say that you can sit on a sofa or chair and put the Backpod behind your back, just leaning back against it. The pressure is not as great as it would be lying on the floor, but still is supposed to produce a stretch.

[@sharonsvendsen6959]

Saw Gumby half way through the video - nice addition to the team! I am going to show this to my husband because he has chest pains following open heart surgery. I wonder though if this is it?????

[@TheWheelOfFortunae]

Back pod works, but for me a diet change works, its not forever but for a while cut out; Wheat Dairy Spice Alcohol Smoking Works a treat

[@oneluv201]

What spice?

[@TheWheelOfFortunae]

@@oneluv201 sorry I meant spicy food as in hot food, I done this for around 4 or 5 months and im fine now

[@arthuranncumer7757]

i love yall very helpful information... Thanks

[@gregfesz8353]

I’m assuming I should avoid upper body workouts with costochondritis, but can I still do intense cardio?

[@voidw7573]

yea, ive been doing cardio and the chest doesnt hurt

[@CrzyLdyx]

Mine feels like a labor contraction that builds. THIS must be what I have. Exact spot and it hurts!!!!! And I feel bruised for days sometimes. I have a compression burst fracture in my L1. I wonder if that has anything to do with it. Tyvm

[@andrewgrogg7815]

I really love watching your videos as I have learned a lot from your videos and do you have video on how to treat Vertra Hernia, that is the Hernia that runs from the belly button up to the diaphragm. Like when some one try's to sit up, it pops out. Is there a way to correct the Vertra Hernia???

[@mahmoudashour1135]

أستغفر الله العظيم الذي لا إله إلا هو الحي القيوم و أتوب إليه توبة نصوحا

[@julivictoria4501]

Chronic inflammation? Polychondritis? Watch Dr Berg on youtube. Agree with these gentleman, proper movement is essential. So is stopping inflammation on our bodies. Dr berg explains & teaches so much!!

[@oatssettle846]

When I had it, I asked the ER doctor what causes this? He responded sometimes lifting heavy things up and away from your body. It pulls the rib away from the cartilage that attaches the rib to the sternum. Every time I have had this, that was the cause. Yes, and it feels like a heart attack. Very painful.

[@meepable]

Had that and got dr checked out and says my heart s fine. He said I need to stretch some. I’m wondering if there is strengthening excerises?

[@dawnmahaney]

I'm currently suffering so bad right now with chest pain in center and across top of chest both sides. ER said heart is fine. I told them it feels like it's coming from my spine....they do nothing and even told me they can't see that causing my pain. And I have multilevel spondylosis in my thoracic that hurts all the time. 😭

[@mhcpa0628]

Thank you DISH disease. Sore spot in sternum? Where isn't it. Pneumonia bout that turned into bronchiectisis ribs were terribly painful! Great video!