Chest Pain! Is It Costochondritis & How to Self Treat

[@fiziwig]

For fifty years doctors have said nothing more to me than "I don't know", or "Here, take these tranquilizers." Finally, after all these years, I have an explanation and a treatment that actually works!!! It's a bummer that it took me until age 75 to find out, but better late than never. Thank you guys. You gave me my life back.

[@asuadallawddin338]

what the green color thing name?

[@kathrynrasmussen4763]

@@asuadallawddin338 Backpod

[@zeeshankader7158]

Yes sir u r ri8 ...i went to the doc several times and he couldnt tell what it was ...now i came to know what it really is

[@deniseliddle9409]

.. .njoy.

[@justanobserver2099]

I really hate it when doctors dont check it thoroughly many people died because of sloppy work

[@staplemynutz7802]

im 18 and i went to the doctor and he said i had costochondritis. with this whole Coronavirus outbreak got me freaking out. i just want this to pass

[@already8use]

it will it happened with me too!! just learn how to breathe, work on your posture, Do some stretches and yoga until you can get access to a chiropractor or just someone that can teach you how to deal with it. Get some rest as well this too shall pass

[@willmeyer602]

StapleMyNutz just went to the doctor, did heavy squats and randomly was feeling chest pain- bad pain. I have bad anxiety so I was freaking out, my dad has had two heart attacks. It was hard to breathe, I freaked myself out! I’m 18 as well, so the odds of something serious were slim. All to say, it was Costochondritis but I was so scared of numerous different things because it is such a bad pain

[@kathrynrasmussen4763]

I'm praying for you. We will all be ok but have to work together.

[@JimyOfficial]

already8use does Costo affects your breathing ?

[@hvn9517]

StapleMyNutz I'm 14 and I have been having chest pains for some reason my mom doesn't wanna take me to a doctor which makes me more anxious

[@zachspringman3873]

You gentleman saved me so much pain and stress. This was the ONLY thing that helped my chest pain. Thank you x a million!!!

[@kaushalgulia7304]

So now you are okay brother

[@pineapplesauce4823]

It’s been 4 months has the pain come back?

[@zachspringman3873]

I am doing great! I do want to stress, My Dr. Did a stress test and ekg to rule anything serious out. It was several pulled muscles in my chest and shoulders. Tennis ball does wonders!!!

[@zachspringman3873]

@@pineapplesauce4823 No. Feeling great!

[@anniketimmermans1900]

I am pretty sure, that this is exactly what happens to me on a somewhat regular basis. I too went to the ER recently and my heart appears to be just fine. I am glad this video was posted! Very helpful indeed.

[@allaboutdamusic25]

2 weeks ago I had this pain! It hurt so bad I lost sleep over it! Thanks for talking about this!!!!!

[@randyjohnson7734]

the most alarming aspect of this is how the pain or spot where the "sensation" is will move around...just hearing him say it moved down...was very comforting ive never got straight answers on this even from doctors and its been 25 years...18 or 19 to 44 so good luck 18 year olds i hope yoyu can solve it mine never goes away completely...

[@jazzzen2173]

This video is so relatable! I just got an EKG yesterday and after trial and error, I realized this only happens when I move around a certain way. This really helps me figure out what to do next. Thank you!

[@LeeOHHH]

This helped a lot. Had bad chest pains. Went to the doctor a number of times n they told me I were fine. I did this for 30 seconds and felt a lot better afterwards ❤️

[@the1andonlytrav]

You have no idea how happy I am that I stumbled across this video. I've been to the Emergency Room 20 times in the past year with this type of pain. They do an EKG every time and check my blood for enzymes indicating a heart attack or stroke and everything always comes back fine. It's been so scary! I'm going to pick up a tennis ball the next time I go to the store and try these exercises.

[@zepto6872]

I have chest pain around sternum when rotating torso. This exercise alleviated most of the pain.

[@clairefinley910]

I can't believe the things I am trying to fix and there is always a Bob and Vrad video that works the best! Thank you for what you do. It's incredible.

[@sleepinglioness5754]

I was injured in a car accident and one injury was from the seat belt. 20 years of pain. This is exactly what happened. How do you treat that muscle in the back from spasming?

[@claudettesamuel5415]

I've been to the hospital some many times with that pain all the EKG and everything was find. Thank you guys soooo much now I know what it is and it has a name

[@amberbrown8020]

Thank you so much for sharing! I was told many years ago that my issue what Costochondritis, but told the only option was to take high doses of anti inflammatories when it happened. This is MUCH better!

[@mattchew4161]

Freakin lifesaver! I thought i was having a heart attack almost every night for a month. Seems to hit me at night right on the sternum towards the bottom. Painful as hell to the touch!

[@CobaltLobo]

Matt Pereira same I'm having that right now as I watch this. my left side near the bottom where the ribs connect to the sternum is aching like mad right now. it's nearly impossible to lay in a comfortable position. I went in and got an EKG cause I thought I was having a heart issue. but the EKG came out fine, blood pressure was fine. the longer I lay here, the more I'm pretty sure it's costocondritis

[@mattchew4161]

@@CobaltLobo do these stretches

[@imnormal4409]

Same! My ribs and chest feel like I’m touching a bruise.

[@merrohakunamatta7032]

Yo I've been like this for 10 months. Let me know how it goes bro! Feeling like I'm going to die every night suckss

[@aaroncarter8358]

@@merrohakunamatta7032 yep

[@ladyshorty6989]

Sooo glad u spoke on this. I've suffered with this over 10 years working construction. They keep giving me naproxen or ibuprofen

[@ladyshorty6989]

@@privacyatty Thank you!!

[@leanakincheloe]

Same! It’s so frustrating and I feel like no one believes me when it happens. I have just resolved to live with it.

[@sheelfjohnson]

@@leanakincheloe I believe you because I've had it several times 😩. And my nurse friend had never heard of it! I think she thought I was making it up. But luckily I've seen two different doctors who recognized it and explained what was happening.

[@chrisdidonna7371]

@@sheelfjohnson its terrible, makes u feel like ure having heart attack

[@asuadallawddin338]

@@privacyatty chropractor can help to ease but cant cure right? just asking.

[@sassyfritos]

It’s pretty amazing how much this small exercise has done for me! Thank you so so much. I can actually breathe

[@FishOutdoorColoradoAdventures]

I have chest pain when bending down. I just saw your video. I did the exercise and my pain went %95 away. Wow thank you so much

[@melissacustard7543]

This happened to me sometimes

[@aqualungs77]

Worse I've ever had this almost feels like a squeeze. Can feel it coming on, intensifies foe 2 secs and goes away. Going to buy a backpack after trying a lacrosse ball. Definitely helps! I also have heds so muscular skeletal pain is not new for me. I went to the Dr 2x in the past year for chest/lung pain and everything came out fine

[@gameriusmejia5737]

Which video cause I have the same problem

[@teelee4775]

@@aqualungs77 what's the backpack do

[@iReadFiction]

4:30-4:40 Extremely reassuring to hear that. I knew It wasnt my heart or lungs because deep breaths never hurt. But pressing on a certain rib would send me into serious pain.

[@laurafosborne]

Thank you so much! I was in extreme pain and found this video. After trying this exercise with a tennis ball the pain was greatly diminished. I can move and breathe again.

[@cindysuelooo]

I woke up this morning with the worst pain in my chest that I’ve ever felt. I couldn’t take a deep breath or move my arm without chest pain. I just tried this technique and it took away 90% of the pain. Unbelievable. Thank you so so much!

[@Jk-ow8ny]

Do you get pain when you do sit ups or the movement you do when you wake up

[@stangace20]

my biggest issue with chosto is the inflammation or whatever can restrict your breathing a little bit. Pain or no pain that's the worst part for me

[@mangosquad3048]

I have asthma as well, my x-rays came out good, my lung seems to be free of diseases, but the doc said I've acid reflux as well as traveling to another country(dubai) and it's environment affected me! Although my pain is on the left side which goes a bit until the left lower ribs as well as have breathing problems! I hope God heals me soon!

[@Danny_chew]

The shortness of breath is what’s killing me. Lmk if you have any advice. I’ve had this for 15 months

[@mangosquad3048]

@@Danny_chew I have an inhaler which u take 2 puffs of every 6 hours, even tho I mess up sometimes I try to stay on schedule about it as much as possible. Also, many times when you have asthma or shortness of breath, many people panic and get the situation worse, so try to keep calm, as much as possible on your end that'll help you! Also, search exercises for asthma patients which will help you temporarily but on the long run if the exercises works out for you, ultimately you'll have a better breathing capability! I hope my comment can help you by any way!

[@Danny_chew]

@@mangosquad3048 thanks or the reply. I also just got a back pod. It’s been working wonders!

[@mangosquad3048]

@@Danny_chew good to know man/woman! I hope you get a better health and stay on check! I've been better through and though with the help of my inhaler and working out on my shortness of breath and as well as staying calm and cool! Hope you do well in the future!

[@CellTechAdv]

Worst part about this is.. Some Dr's are so careless, if your chart/records say you have anxiety issues or any other mania's. They'll often refuse to check, and tell you it's just 'worry' pains.. No dr I've seen about my pains and aches have ever mentioned this costochondritis at all, they just tell me it's anxiety pains. Which also messes with your mind, because if they convince us enough that all pains are just that, what happens if something serious happens, and we pass it off as 'anxiety'.. I think mine is this because I never get 'heart' pains. mines usually indigestion, being anxious, or ribcage/muscle cramps but still

[@soshesawildflower4412]

Hey! Not sure if you’re still having problems but something that made a huge difference in finding a diagnosis is that I found a DO doctor vs MD. DOs go through the same training but with more emphasis on osteopathic.

[@thecabin3995]

Bro you took the words right out of my mouth. I’ve been to the ER 2 times and they said it was anxious, anxiety pains I think it’s this

[@jesusgudino34]

Same here! I’ve called the ambulance before thinking I was getting a heart attack Bc it feels that way. And they bring me down and tell me “its just anxiety” “do you do drugs” like no mother fuckers I know the difference between anxiety and chest pain

[@austincapps6877]

It relives a lot of tension and pressure but doesn’t take the pressure/pain completely away. But it’s a lot better than doing nothing! Super blessed to be taught this, thank you!

[@Cousinbiddy1]

why do I sometimes pull a muscle from the chest from thinking from it , how can u pull a muscules from ur mind , I don’t understand???

[@topotone]

I suffered a chondral separation of rib from cartilage in bike crash. Took more than a year to feel better, but it’s been 8 years and I still feel it often. The pain is always in the front, at the point of separation. I don’t think working on the back will help.

[@FangzV]

Clicked on this video after seeing it in the recommended for the Costo video you guys did years ago. That was already a good video, but you guys have become even better presenters with a huge bump in production quality. This video was extremely clear, well-spoken, and easy to follow along with, and the honest cheaper suggestion is super appreciated.

[@lana7422]

One other thing that may work is to back up to the sharp corner of a doorway or wall and see if you can find the sore spot and gently press and move a bit to put pressure on that area. I have used this method a lot. Although I think the tennis ball may work better and will try that. One other method that I have had success with is to lay on your back on the floor and cross each arm downwards and towards the opposite side of your body and cup the shoulders forward, pull up your knees and rock them together as far over towards the floor as possible. This will cause you to rock your entire body and cause the area along your upper spine to be pushed a little outwards so it actually touches the floor. The sore area is then gently massaged as you rock. Feels relaxing and works well.

[@ryuzza]

can you explain this better pls?

[@TrustMeMore]

@@ryuzza he explained it perfectly

[@disastergaming1009]

Is it possible to have costochondritis without tenderness?

[@robinlillian9471]

It could be anything from gas pain to heartburn to a heart attack. You have to get it checked if you haven't already.

[@siddhantsrivastava7090]

Finally after a week I get a relief after watching your video... thanks

[@stevenzphysio4203]

Dear Bob and Brad - hi guys. Blown away by your video - so appreciate you getting the idea out there that costochondritis is essentially a straightforward mechanical problem, where freeing up the tight rib machinery around the back takes the load off the straining rib joints on the sternum. It's basically a PT problem, not a medical one. I've been back over all the published research on costochondritis for a paper for the BMJ. The only reason anyone thinks costochondritis is an inflammation at all is because the word started being used for the problem in the 1960s, for no reason whatsoever that we can find, and the '-itis' ending means 'inflammation'. And it's been treated incorrectly ever since. I've done a KZbin video briefly covering the actual published medical research on costochondritis - it completely supports what you've just said. Link is kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmnOY395gcqFaJY So much appreciate your videos - so much practical help for people that you're getting out there. The offer to come to New Zealand and drink beer is still open. Very best wishes, Steve August.

[@BobandBrad]

You are right on with this one Steve, thank you for posting your video explaining very completely on understanding Costocondritis. I first saw it a few years back and it is very well done.

[@sheelfjohnson]

Could I ask you a question? 😊 My dad gets this (I do too), but he is able to get rid of his by curling/hunching his shoulders & head forward as much as possible, then taking a huge, deep breath in, and the rib pops back into place. Have you ever heard of this working for anyone else? Thanks for the information!

[@Svobodan]

@@sheelfjohnson Not sure if this will help, but I use the backpod to get rid of 70% of the pain.... but to go all the way, I need to also do two stretches. The first one is turning my upper body (torso) at a ninety-degree angle. The second one is similar to what your dad does - but I grab a railing and then I hunch forward as much as possible to stretch my back. You can see a video of these two stretches (kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3u1omqsr9yoY6M&lc=z222upyrdr2pwz1nkacdp431yin1x2scmsxfrqczwmxw03c010c.1581882055357414) I hear popping sounds. So I need all three to feel all good again.

[@sheelfjohnson]

@@Svobodan Thank you - I'll keep this in mind.

[@sheelfjohnson]

@@mfawad4708 I have had mine on the right or on the left. But if you're having chest pain you should definitely ask a doctor because they always want to rule out cardiac issues first.

[@sophiahall9472]

I don’t believe it you guys are a genius! I’ve been suffering with these symptoms I’ve had chest x rays and it just keeps being put down to asthma or anxiety! I have just felt my ribs and I felt a really painful spot and I’ve just done this exercise and it’s helped soooo much. Thank you

[@presidentiallsuite]

U used a ball?

[@salihahassan2857]

Been suffering w this for the last couple of days & I’m having trouble sleeping bc of it! Thank you for this. Going to try it tonight

[@DjDugiUK]

Yeah I find that. Hug a pillow and sleep on the opposite side. Buy a back pod on amazon well worth it. Back massage to loosen the ribs at the rear. Voltarol gel where the pain is.

[@arvidschwartz3412]

Hi Saliha, How is it going with the pain? Do you have costohondritis?

[@evanslade]

I OWE YOU GUYS SO MUCH IM 16 and I make music been to the doctor so much they tell me nothing is wrong I have figured what I have!! I can finally get back to music I owe you guys ❤️

[@Molly32021]

My 5 yrs medical doctor never found out about my pain. Last month she sent me to the ER thinking I might off been getting a heart attack and hospital found me nothing all they gave me was a bill of thousand dollars... 3 weeks after I went to the doctor again same problem, luckily my doctor wasn't there so I was seen by another doctor. I thank God for sending me this doctor, I'm only taking aspirin for pain and was told what I have is costochondritis, I did research on KZbin and luckily I found a lot on how to do breathing exercises and stretching my muscles slowly of course.. I'm not less relive of chest pain thank God 🙏

[@Cousinbiddy1]

why do I sometimes pull a muscle from the chest from thinking from it , how can u pull a muscules from ur mind , I don’t understand???

[@rebeccatumilty7271]

Did you fix your costo

[@angelacross2216]

Exactly what I need. Thank you.

[@DRRALPH98]

A heating pad really helps, it’s been 6 months for me and it sucks because I can’t workout as much as I want to

[@360raja7]

I'm going through this right now, did you fully heal - if so how long did it take?

[@DRRALPH98]

@@360raja7 u really can’t do no exercise at all you have to rest, to fully heal took me like 6 months

[@DRRALPH98]

But that’s cuz I kept reinjuring it

[@jayzzz1232]

Ive had it on and off nearly for a whole year so sick of it man..

[@douglascarter517]

I'm 38 and been dealing with this since I was 7 or 8 years old.....it would be difficult to breath due to the sharp pain on the left side. Heart attack is always what I think is happening. Anxiety is attached to this problem. I went to the ER 5 hours ago with major pain on the left side, but doc said it is non-cardiac related chest pain, and it still hurts me pretty bad as I'm typing this.

[@samuelc6787]

How are you feeling

[@xanzkid1042]

Same I always think it’s a heart attack and all they say is it’s anxiety

[@vbreazzyy7262]

How is it now

[@douglascarter517]

@@vbreazzyy7262 That pain was the scariest and most intense experience I can remember....I'm better now but this pain comes and goes....it is random and I've been dealing with it since I was a kid....I've suspected it may be because of the mercury that is in my teeth....my school had a program for dental care and they said I had cavities so they thought putting one of the worst poisons known to man inside my top and bottom back teeth.....I think they do it mainly to white people....some would suggest whites had privilege and healthcare advantages....I beg to differ and think eugenics....sorry for the over the top reply

[@jcam783]

Have experienced this , been checked out by my doctor , she mentioned Costochondritus . Happens after pushups for me , I lay off from doing them for awhile ,and it usually goes away . Will definitely try this for relief .

[@L.Spencer]

I have this every so often, sometimes it feels like a chest cramp, and I can't breathe until it passes. Or just pressing on my ribs hurts. I got a heart ultrasound that lasted over 30 minutes of pressing on my chest, boy was that painful for days! (Nothing significant was found) Later I had a bile duct ultrasound, and when he'd press on my ribs it was very painful. I have strange chest pains every so often, sometimes once a year it feels like someone hit me in the chest, but on the right side, so I figure it'll go away. It does. Some cultures think having a fan on you can cause pain, and sometimes I wonder if that's a factor. We've lived in places where you have to have the fan, even with AC, sometimes even damp clothes, to sleep.

[@mikestarkly9226]

Yes. :( I am 30 with costochondritis and have has many days when I wake up unable to move because just breathing is excruciating (and I get dizzy- I think from perhaps not breathing as sleeping, because of pain). It's very scary. I started to sleep with a wedge so I'm mostly upright and it's helped with that. Also trying to be good about my pt-recommended stretches. When I feel it flaring up I try to take aspirin (though not recommended with respiratory problems.)

[@L.Spencer]

@@mikestarkly9226 How is the wedge used, like between the knees or perhaps , wait I just remembered I had one and they can be used under the legs or the torso when lying on the back. Is that how you use it? I sleep on my back but also on both sides, and I find my shoulder likes to flop forward so I use thick pillows to try to straighten myself out. Like a body pillow. By the way, I'm sorry to hear you have costochondritis, it sure can be painful!

[@dy7023]

Love watching the two of you. Great dynamic, looks so natural like sibling, best friend chatting. Funny and informative.

[@paulstruck1101]

Get straight to it I’m in pain I don’t care about your social media

[@markwatson8188]

This is incredible. Same experience, went to the doctor pretty sure I was not having heart issues and all they could say was it's muscular. THANK YOU SO MUCH. I spent a few minutes with the theragun on my back and the chest pain was all but gone

[@sarahgray7373]

I had spine pain super bad and when I wake up it literally feels like I got hit my a bus BUT I did the ball thing and IT WORKED instantly! Thanks bob and brad

[@srmassage1]

I'm in same boat thanks for saying so.

[@angeL_ocracy]

I’m only 14 and for some reason it feels like I have to crack my chest? I’ve had chest pains before, it actually really hurt when I took deep breaths. It still comes every now and then but it really only lasts for about a minute or two.

[@airincup9091]

Im 15 and I thought i have chest pain but instead of chest pain i got chest infection and my family doesnt know it

[@Kriasann]

@@airincup9091 been a month... does your family know now?

[@jazedtrinity8684]

@@airincup9091 Been another month,Hope you're doing well.

[@izyrthmz674]

I was playing on my phone like at 6 and it just came, I thought it was a serious situation and I cried, and I just got it today

[@oendo7257]

It hapenned to me 6 pm as well

[@arikaGME]

That might explain what was happening to me. I had a bad shoulder injury two years ago. My back is extremely sensitive in that area. Maybe I overworked at the gym. I was having chest pain at work. I’m 39 and have crappy health insurance, so the ER is not an option unless I have limbs hanging off or if I am turning blue. 😵 all I could think was if I go to the ER and survive the bill we be so high that I would wish that didn’t. 🤔

[@gouthamrajasekaran3001]

i am 28 years old while doing some cross fit gym exercise i got this .I have this pain for more than 1 year and its like pain in the chest region occurs when i lift a weightful objects and sometimes i thought it was cardiac issues then i took echo test to know my cardiac status and then there is no problem with my heart then i took endoscopy and check whether i have any ulcer or intestinal problem and its too completely normal. i know there is something wrong with my bones or muscles and the xray also said no injury. I dont know what to do.... It like a hell when pain occurs.... Only thing is pain killer to save me

[@ashley.rideout]

Thank you I just had a heart failure and now my chest hurts

[@kalpeshsolanki974]

I am having chest pain since last 4-5 years. Age 28. From India. Have been to emergency 2-3 times and consulted cardiologist and did angiography as well. Everything came nornal but the pain is still there. Even consulted pychiatrist cuz some said its a mental issue, this also didn't helped. I am fed up with this health issue and having bad thoughts now.

[@akirashea7503]

Omg thank you for this, I got diagnosed about two weeks ago and it came back after cracking my elbow. Definitely going to try tomorrow!!

[@edgardmartinez6026]

I don’t know what to say to you guys 🥲. I have been to the ER 4 times because of this not knowing wtf was wrong not even my primary 😢. I’m so thankful for this video unimaginable that this would take away all the pain I had in my left peck. Every time I would bend down or push on it it would hurt. Now after doing this for about a couple minutes 3 times. It almost instantly took away my pain. God bless you!

[@c.r.8971]

I’m 23 and I went to the ER because I thought I was having a heart attack. So scared! After an EKG and a chest x-ray the doctors informed me my heart was totally healthy and everything looked like it was where it was supposed to be. They told me I had Costochondritis, it’s been roughly 4 months now that I’ve been eating healthier and taking it easier on the workouts. The NSAID’s I’ve been taking (Advil) helped somewhat however I’m still having chest pains on and off around my heart and lungs so I’m gonna try this. Thank you guys so much for the insight!

[@dominicfetizan1119]

hi. how are you feeling now?

[@c.r.8971]

@@dominicfetizan1119 i’m feeling way better, i still get chest pains but its way more subdued and its not often. i use a foam roller and the BackPod regularly.

[@hazmat1]

@@c.r.8971 how about now?

[@carolynhaney8046]

This happened to me last Friday. Instant severe chest pain. I went to the ER. It was diagnosed at Costochondritis.

[@denisebur7914]

Did it go away?

[@carolynhaney8046]

@@denisebur7914 yes, with Ibuprophen and Tylenol. It went away pretty quickly. However, there are days when it may come back. Not as intense, but enough to feel it.

[@gloriajuarez7520]

Did i ever have like shortness of breath

[@rebeccatumilty7271]

@@carolynhaney8046how are your now

[@StarWarsCosplay]

Had pains since April 1st this year. Just found you guys and tried this. I can feel the benefits after one go! Been on omeprazole for Gastritis but I'm really hoping this can help me more than having to take tablets.

[@nicksancho5708]

Checkout Motivationaldoc here on youtube for Gastritis... Hes helped me tremendously! God bless your healing.

[@josesifuentes2592]

Oh my god thank you!!!!! I have kyphosis and I always known that something wasn’t right.. I been to the hospital with what I thought were heart attacks only to come out ok and empty handed and with so many questions.. this explains everything

[@overshare7]

U need to "open" your chest, improve tone in the back muscles, to contradict the kifosis, this is not that rare, anyone with closed chest can have this condition.

[@juliekane7210]

I was just washing my floor and vacuuming now my pain is back . Ugh 😩.... back on the ibuprofen and muscle relaxers . Right at the end of my PT Visits 🤪

[@katie1897]

julie kane do muscle relaxers help you?

[@BRathjens51]

Years ago I had costochondritis and it hurt to breathe.

[@azsports7485]

How you got treated?

[@BRathjens51]

@@azsports7485 It's been so long I actually don't remember now. I'll have to dwell on it. But since then, about a year ago, I bought a special pillow recommended by a KZbin, Bob and Brad, chiropractors. I gave it to my son because he has chronic costochondritis and he uses it quite frequently to manipulate his own spine and says it helps a lot. The pain itself is not inflammation of the chest wall, but spine related. I hope that helps.

[@iomor3911]

Ok, im panicking now Im only 9 and i have no idea what that means 😰

[@BRathjens51]

@Deepak Singh It's been so many decades ago that I'm not sure what doctor I went to, but it might be when I went to a chiropractor for the first time.

[@poloa34]

Do you remember the name if the pillow

[@aydinSrn]

Thanks guys! Doc was useless with my costo for years. I finally figured out it was definitely costo on my own. For non-debilitating issues such as costco, self-research on channels like yours has helped me more than any doctor has! Going to give this a try tonight.

[@Cousinbiddy1]

why do I sometimes pull a muscle from the chest from thinking from it , how can u pull a muscules from ur mind , I don’t understand???

[@mounga100]

I'm from Tonga and I have the same problem..God bless your work

[@smoglessmeat]

I’m havin some pain, it’s right on my sternum and I’m a very logistical person so though I was scared it was a heart attack at first I knew my sternum hurt, not my heart. I haven’t got it checked out yet but I have an appointment, I’ve had EKGs done so I know I’m not in any immanant danger. I’m 21 so I feel pretty confident this will be the diagnosis

[@shahdhruv234]

Update us on how it goes! Thanks

[@dcat2004]

Wow! This is great information. Used to get this pain when I worked out with weights.

[@中共病毒]

I was diagnosed with Costochondritis. Hell, I thought that I had COVID-19 and the virus is ravaging my lungs giving me chest pains on the left side. Not to mention the fatigue which goes with it.

[@mikestarkly9226]

Oh yeah. I'm 30 and this year it got worse- I just started waking up in excruciating chest pain making me dizzy- I was so scared it was a heart attack or something- couldn't even get out of bed for a while. But it was just the arthritis thank God. It's some scary stuff though. Now I sleep on a wedge.

[@killa2459]

im glad im not the only one being completely worn out by this

[@stll_dusan1368]

Hi just asking did you get a fever because im having chest pain and i had a fever but again i did go playing Football/soccer in the rain and cold so yeh just asking ?

[@orbitalheaven8368]

I have too right now I am only 15 year old :(

[@stll_dusan1368]

@@orbitalheaven8368 dw bro you'll be fine I had It and it turns out I have health anxiety it's very very rare basically impossible for you to have heart issues at 15 don't worry😁👍

[@abhishekkumar-wk2sb]

Believe me i was just having a pain in that spot and i did just as they said and the pain is gone...🙏🏻 respect from india.

[@presidentiallsuite]

Ball....cloth...what did u use?

[@abhishekkumar-wk2sb]

@@presidentiallsuite i used a 🎾 tennis ball

[@SK_0310]

I had a sharp chest pain in left and right side, and shortness of breath with wheezing. I got checked with cardiologist, got an ecg it was abnormal. Then did the other tests Echo, treadmill test and holter monitor test. All were normal. But still I have this more than 6months. What could this be and should I be worried about this ? Please help me ?

[@ivoamahsondrummond1015]

Hello I am 33years and I've been having chest pain especially at night. I don't usually have breathing problems but the pain is unbearable most times. What do you think can be the problem?

[@NA_Hemi]

The back pod instructions say to ho on the center of the spine. Is that bad to do?

[@Andysgonnaloseit]

Thank you for the info I’ve been suffering from this for a few years I’ve spent thousands on er bills thinking it was a heart attack and they keep telling me it’s acid reflux but I new something was not right with that diagnosis. My chiropractor told me about this. But this is the first info I’ve seen. Now is it normal to get like when standing up after sitting along time or in my career working on cars over reaching for something ??

[@luigiarmero9584]

Wow. We almost have the same case. I thought I have acid reflux but there's no burning sensation after eating. Pain also doesn't go away even if I don't eat. It's just hard to breath especially when I eat so much. Just went to the doctor earlier and said that it might be costochondritis. I have been suffering for it for almost two weeks now and I hope I'll get better overtime without taking nsaid that they gave me.

[@Andysgonnaloseit]

@@luigiarmero9584 ive been dealing with this for a few years now and like u said it dont matter weather i eat or not i can randomly be sitting down and i get this sharp pain just level with my left nipple takes my breath away. makes me feel like the only thing to do is sit still and not move cause movment hurts even what have the docs done for u cause ive got nothing but take gasex and tums

[@ItsEliza5]

I pulled a muscle on my left side and I know this because I asked any suggestions on what I should do?

[@Rockwitit402]

Thanks fellas went to rite aid right after watching and I got fast relief after using this method! Thanks so much!!

[@arvidschwartz3412]

Hey man, How is your pain now? Did you have costo? Is it healed?

[@Rockwitit402]

@@arvidschwartz3412 yes sir good as new

[@michelwhite3811]

I'm here because I'm 28 and this chest pain on the left and sometimes right side under ribs or chest area I have been like this it comes and goes but it's been a year now still have not gone to doctor .

[@shellyburnett63]

That is ok..I just wondered whether they do test

[@paradoxxaudiovisualproduct9430]

I pulled a heavy pallet at work then e.r. sait i got that. Its not a feeling i recomend. Thx guys .

[@imm0903]

Im 20 and had slight chest pain for a year. it was slight painful only if I press on it. It was on the upper area of sternum. I didn't find small ball so just used rolled up socks and it still works amazingly. Heard a crack straight after lying down on it and the pain was gone. Thanks!

[@jamesdaking6518]

I have it too. I seen Steve's video on it first late in 2017 when I was diagnosed with it. I tried everything from resting and not going to the gym as advised as I was told it would make it worse. I took a desk job to whilst not going to the gym and my god did it get worse. At the time I had the back pod and would stretch with it every day and whilst refraining from the gym and my normal active lifestyle. The lump got significantly worse and it was like half a golf ball on my rib cage and sitting correct at my desk would hurt my chest and if I leaned forward it would fix my chest pain but hurt my back. I decided to stay away from prescribed Naproxen as those cannot be good for the stomach lining, especially taking it for a condition that could be years long. So one day I just decided to leave my job, take some time off work and eat healthy again go to the gym 6 days a week and in 3months I lost 30 lbs and there was no visible lump or pain I had. I did abs 4 days a week and stretched over the back pod on top of this. Now I can maintain it just while going the gym and eating healthy but obviously take breaks when I feel and it's not an issue. I am glad I personally ignored the advice to rest as it's the only way I resolved mine, maybe it's different for different people but that's just my personal experience I wanted to share on such an obscure condition or so it seems

[@StanWatt.]

I have it. If you have an attack when you're laying down like I had a couple of days ago, get up; sit up or stand up and your breathing will ease up. cIc could hardly get a breath laying down but improved greatly when I sat up. Force yourself to take deep breaths. They will be painful, you may feel popping or hear cracking but that's the cartilage relaxing.

[@Lovemimusica]

Thanks for Sharing and Caring Guy's ...God Bless !

[@user-ow8nu1fq3z]

It’s not shortness of breath but my chest hurts and even when I stop working out it’s still there but it’s more prolonged and it slowly returns to normal

[@laineybugger]

I already have the back pod I’m so excited to hopefully find some relief. I have Costochondritis which is made worse by radiation treatment I’m going through. Thank you guys for making these videos

[@already8use]

stay strong!! im sure you will go through this as well

[@katie1897]

I ordered it too! Excited for it to come and hopeful it’s the answer I’ve been looking for after seeing so many doctors :(

[@Lioness006]

I think I had this earlier this year. No one knew how to diagnose it, but nothing was wrong with my heart. It took months for the pain to fade.

[@nisreennaaz384]

I am also having pain in my chest since 2 months doctors can't figure out everything ok with my heart.. some says it's due to acidity. However, acidity pains comes and go but my pain is just constant and worst with movements.. please suggest what u did

[@karanjajosephinewangari5462]

This exercise just saved me loads of pain. Thank you

[@reneefolds303]

I've been suffering for years from this... I've just learned to live with the pain but I need to try these so bad. I'm 38 and have 0 quality of life. PS. I love your accents!! My family is from Fond du Lac Wisconsin... ❤️ Go Packers

[@HDB112]

Holy F. I had 3 fractured ribs back in 2014. Years later, I started getting severe pain on my chest, specifically on the sternum. My heart has been checked, it's fine. At this very moment, my sternum is extremely painful. Thanks for the insight, definitely trying this out.

[@tysonjohnson514]

Wow this totally worked with just me laying on my fist in under 30 seconds or so. I’ve had chest pain since I was a kid and doctors never really could tell me what was going on. Thanks guys!

[@eldarhamitov9958]

Omg thanks so much! I have been dealing with this for 3 years but it never went away. I also exercise so having this pain or thinking of it raises anxiety in me. I used to go to chiropractor to fix my spine and it really helped with the chest pain, but with this covid pandemic , i had to pause and now the pain is back. No doctors could tell me what to do and even ER ran the teats and released me home. I will continue doing this rolling exercises every day now! Thank you so much!

[@katie1897]

I went to the chiro too! It helped at first but then wouldn’t last. The inventor of the backpod explained most chiros just bang too hard and quick and it doesn’t stretch out the stuck ribs!! So I am kind of thrown off of chiropractors now! You gotta get to the root of the problem or it will just be pain-relief-pain-relief endlessly!

[@eldarhamitov9958]

@@katie1897 agreed - that's why chiros also recommend to do physical therapy as combination of chiro+therapy has a long lasting effect. I have a wonderful chiro who does massage and also applied lazer in addition to adjustments but I also started doing physical therapy to stretch and keep momentum going. Hope this helps!

[@katie1897]

Eldar Hamitov I started physical therapy too and bought a backpod. I’m hoping it cures my costo. I have faith.... but I’m kind of done with chiros as least for now

[@rebeccatumilty7271]

@@eldarhamitov9958did it work

[@rebeccatumilty7271]

@@katie1897did your faith ring true

[@JayRandomOfficial]

What if this lasts for years?

[@puck34fan]

My Psoriatic Arthritis hits me really hard in my sternum. This has been going on for over 20 years. My first diagnosis was phlebitis. Several years later I self diagnosed since I have been diagnosed with the PSA.

[@RedRedux]

Prednisone was the only thing that worked for me. Seriously painful, lasted almost two years off and on. Mine was sternum and the tips of the lower ribs.

[@jmg24bad]

Hey, prednisone worked for you? I'm taking it now

[@RedRedux]

@@jmg24bad it did hope you get some relief from it too

[@jmg24bad]

@@RedRedux I'm on a step down system right now. Will be taking about 75 pills of it across 3 weeks. I tried a 5 day trial a month ago. and it got me feeling 100%. Excited to see how this next phase goes. What kind of plan are you on?

[@christianlopez2225]

Is it okay to do this daily and if so how long or there a too long as long as it feels good to you?

[@exclamationquestionmark]

Allmost a year ive been dealing with this, doctors and 2 trips to the ER and nothing, I do this for 10 secs and it pops and the pain, discomfort, feeling like what if, all gone, im dumbfounded how this worked, i can take a deep breath, thanks guys really thank you.

[@chrismaceren8299]

Does costochondritis cause a hard bump when feeling the chest?

[@certifiedant8423]

Chris Maceren I felt a bump to when I was feeling on my chest. Do you also be having Back pains? I have those more than rib pain.

[@chrismaceren8299]

Taking Dumps225 yes I’m having back pain as well. I’ve just been doing stretches four my back

[@aprilcameron6925]

@@chrismaceren8299 I have had the worst chest and back pain feels like I'm on fire. I was told by three doctors I have costochondritis. Nothing seams to help with the pain but I also have a hard bump on my chest as well.

[@deshawnreding9575]

April Cameron same it’s right on my breastbone

[@terryg4415]

Perfect timing! I’ve been having this pain for a week or so, and having had it before was pretty sure this is what it was. When I saw the “pod” it reminded me of the shape of a computer mouse, and I was about to throw one out that was no longer working correctly, so I padded it with a towel to try it out. I think it may do the trick with a little better padding, maybe some bubble wrap. Thank you so much for this!

[@PossessWithin]

that was smart! did it help with your chest pain?

[@notgameknight_3701]

Is it any different if it is on my right side?

[@WerkItHoney]

Having panic disorder and GAD, having chest pains since October I thought to myself “oh no breast cancer!” Everything was fine. Then I think hmm maybe it’s just my anxiety when it subsides. Then you think it’s a heart probs. Now with corona I’m paranoid thinking I have it or had it. It’s a total nightmare. I noticed when I sleep on my side and I wake up sometimes, my chest will crack and it feels like my muscles are tight, burning and pulling. It’s so painful. 😞

[@infinitymcqueen9900]

I feel like this everyday with my chest pain because I’m only 23 non smoker and drinker and they tried to tell me anxiety but then they said Costochondritis it’s driving me crazy

[@Benji__]

Still feeling chest pain ?

[@infinitymcqueen9900]

Rob yes still I’m trying to try natural things because I have had so many test ran except for a mri but I have a lot of neck pain too it’s frustrating but the doctors say all test are normal

[@EsmeeGreene]

I have panic disorder and costochondritis too!

[@WerkItHoney]

musicnvrsleeps since my last comment I changed to a firmer mattress and it’s helped a lot

[@UndergroundZoneOfficial]

Help me I got the back problem where u pointed it & chest wall pain

[@stephaniegutierrez6222]

Hi Brad. My pain is not strictly in the sternum mine radiates throughout the entire rib cage but started up in my spine by the thoracic cervical area where they meet. Can costochondritis move to all these areas? I often feel tight scalene muscles as well and my stomach muscles sometimes tend to be tender now.

[@loyalsandman]

I've had air hunger, pain in all my ribs, and man other symptoms. Hopefully this fixes or helps

[@alltimehustle3307]

I have that too, did it help?

[@loyalsandman]

@@alltimehustle3307 nope, thinking I have an auto immune disorder. It's inflammation everywhere I have joints or cartilage

[@alltimehustle3307]

@@loyalsandman do you still have the air hunger?

[@alltimehustle3307]

@@loyalsandman because this has been one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to go through in my life

[@loyalsandman]

@@alltimehustle3307 yes, I have inflamed ribs, stomach issues with acid. Have you checked in those?

[@TheKatlnelson]

I've been dealing with something similar just under the bottom of the sternum caused by ribs, painful rib syndrome/slipping rib syndrome. It took 11 months, 6 doctors, physical therapist, massage therapist, endoscopy, cholonoscopy, swallow study, sonograms, exrays, ect, etc, before everything could be ruled out and getting diagnosed. I've had some relief with the OMT, but Monday I go to the pain clinic to see what they can offer. I'm going to give this a shot to see if it will help. Thanks for all the info you share.

[@Jess-pe9yg]

In the book that comes with the backpod, the creator mentions how it can help with slipping rib syndrome. Hope you get some relief! It's agonizing

[@TheKatlnelson]

@@Jess-pe9yg thanks. Great to know.

[@Jess-pe9yg]

I actually found all the way at the bottom of this page where it's mentioned: www.bodystance.co.nz/en/costochondritis/

[@marissaworthington8758]

wow! Thank you doc said it is coccocclios don’t know how to spell but thank you bob and brad!

[@boymasa4711]

Its so hard to go in hospital for check up if you have a chest pain, bcoz it will tag you for covid, especially if you're covid recovery and already tested negative for re swab

[@kelseydunne8426]

Could it still be costochondritis if it’s much lower on the ribs, more like the closest point to your belly button?

[@xyz9652]

Plz can you tell how to sleep with costochondritis..... Every morning when i wake up my whole rib cage pains....

[@Ktheodoss]

Me too!

[@xyz9652]

@@Ktheodoss have you found anything to do about it?

[@Ktheodoss]

Aditee Kori Unfortunately no. I wake up and my ribs feel compressed from laying down for hours. The first hour in the morning is terrible. Every breath and every movement is very painful.

[@xyz9652]

@@Ktheodoss same its painful for like an hour then it's again all ok.....

[@xyz9652]

@@Ktheodoss try sleeping on floor instead of mattress it worked for me.... I dont feel pain in the morning now.