Intercostal Muscle Strain Rehabilitation

[@Anemonemona]

Thank you doctor for this video with the exercises ❤

[@drdozellodc]

You're very welcome. Please let me know if you have any questions.

[@jimrinchuso2351]

Dr Ozello, Your video has told me the reason for my right chest pain. I had a Minimally Invasive Heart surgery for Mitral Valve Repair almost 3 months ago and I am still in pain because of the surgeon going through my intercostal muscle for the heart procedure. I was told very little about the recovery for this, example, Don't lift over 10 lbs. or strain. Now I have hope this will get better thanks to you. Am I on the right tract with your exercises? I have started Physical Therapy. Thank you and God Bless you.

[@drdozellodc]

You're welcome. Thanks, I appreciate the feedback. Start with the basic exercises and gradually progress in intensity.

[@CherrySquishee]

How are you doing these days, and any advice you can give me? Its for my wife who had a double bypass over a year ago and is having complications.

[@arthurdumontiv1989]

Hey dr I have a question, I’ve been diagnosed with a intercostal muscle sprain but I felt a pop. Would you recommend getting another opinion. No imaging was done.

[@drdozellodc]

If I were you, I would get a second opinion. I would see a Doctor of Chiropractic for evaluation, diagnosis and treatment. You may have a Rib Subluxation along with an Intercostal Muscle Strain. Here is a link to my video on Rib Subluxation kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWSrqp5-eLd4iLs

[@abunchahooey]

Dr, I developed IM muscle strain in October after making a sudden backward twisting motion. It was very painful and it never really had a chance to fully heal d/t having to pick up my chunky grandson whom I watch. Christmas Day I “tweaked” it again, and by the next night I was in immense pain, worse than the first time. Not only is it acutely painful with sharp pain, it feels like I am also having muscle spasms that are almost worse and prevent me from even being able to lay down in bed because until the painful spasm stops, I cannot breathe fully. I’m better now, but I feel like the spasms are what hinders my ability to start rehab movement and to fully be able to relax the muscles. Any advice, Sir?

[@drdozellodc]

Thanks for watching and for asking a question. If I were you, I would see a Doctor of Chiropractic for evaluation, diagnosis and treatment on a consistent basis. I would start my rehab with Normal Breathing exercises. Here is a link to a video I created on that exercise. Normal Breathing AKA Diaphragmatic Breathing and Belly Breathing kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGO5kKBmgs91kJY

[@Jay-Zyn]

Is it common for avid golfers to experience this injury? This is the second time in nine months I've strained it. The first time was terrible. This time, I can cough and laugh with almost no pain compared to the first occurrence, but sleeping has been rough, along with certain bends and twists. Maybe it's rib subluxation, although I never heard a pop; there is some acute pain in my back. I can't find your symptoms video. Do you have any recommendations or links for stretches, possibly golf-focused, to prevent this from happening again?

[@drdozellodc]

Excellent questions. Yes, an intercostal strain is common among golfers due to the rotation of the trunk and the torque on the rib cage and spine. A pop does not need to be felt for a rib subluxation to occur. Here is a link to my video Rib Subluxation kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWSrqp5-eLd4iLs I do not have any golf focused stretches or exercises but if I were you I would perform slow static stretches for my rib cage, spine, chest and back after golfing. I would perform a warm-up before golfing that consists of dynamic motions for the spine, rob cage, shoulder, back and chest. Here are links to several of my videos that should provide you useful information. Low back Pain: Golf kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYHbpnaIjrx7o7c Oblique Muscle Strain Rehab kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIHSfoSpmqmrhLs Please let me know if you have any questions.

[@Jay-Zyn]

@drdozellodc thank you so much. Seeing chiropractor for adjustments today. Hopefully it speeds up healing. I hate not being active.

[@drdozellodc]

@@Jay-Zyn Excellent, I glad to hear it.

[@Dohhsan]

New golfer here. Just happened to me last week, healed a little. And went back and golfed again. Much more pain after today.

[@drdozellodc]

@@Dohhsan If I were you, I would take a short break from playing golf and would focus on rehabilitation.

[@Stubbo1950]

I was diagnosed with an intercostal strain after jujitsu (x-ray showed no break). It's 2 weeks on and I feel a lot better, but there's still a lump/protrusion on the bottom of the rib cage on the right that is sore to touch. Is it normal that it takes so long for this to go?

[@drdozellodc]

The tenderness may take time to dissipate. If I were you, I would see a Doctor of Chiropractic and a massage therapist.

[@joshwallace2886]

I have intercostal muscle strain but I don't seem to be getting any better. Should I be more patient with my rehab exercises or look into physio? also can you do weights with intercostal muscle strain?

[@drdozellodc]

If I were you, I would schedule to see a Doctor of Chiropractic for evaluation, diagnosis and treatment. I would continue performing the rehab exercises on a consistent basis. I would lift weights but would avoid any exercise that elicits or intensifies symptoms.

[@tgtheiii7147]

I am the same way. Doesn’t seem to be going away. I believe my injury came from golf

[@CSAcrazy]

@@tgtheiii7147I got it from golfing, rested a month with new core stretches being implemented and the went out for a range session and the pain came right back, sucks because I want to be golfing and sat out over a month already and looks like another road to recovery ahead of me

[@jacobsnyder1311]

@@tgtheiii7147 same

[@cjrideau4093]

I believe I got my intercostal muscle strain from golf, literally during the best game of my life, so this really sucks. I don’t have health insurance and can’t really afford to go to a chiropractor. Trying to find solutions is proving quite difficult. I’m just taking acetaminophen, ibuprofen, creatine and icyhot everyday. Barely helps

[@antonioguerra7154]

Hey Doc, my rib cage sided and back hurts when I lay down to go to bed. After a few minutes, the pain goes away. Is this common. Pain starts, gets sharp, then dull. Ribs also hurt when I sneeze. They feel like I was punched by a boxer. Thanks, Tony.

[@drdozellodc]

Thanks for watching and for asking a question. If I were you, I would see a Doctor of Chiropractic for evaluation, diagnosis and treatment. Here are links to three videos that should supply you with useful information. Please feel free to ask any questions. Intercostal Muscle Strain kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJilipp8l7yGaMk Intercostal Neuralgia kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6GmoHiHlJuWias Rib Subluxation AKA "Rib Out" kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWSrqp5-eLd4iLs

[@saipoornimabharathi7646]

Doctor,3 days back i lifted dumbles and few weighted things and right after that i started to feel chest tightness,pain,nausea ,difficult breathing,heart beat fast and my brother who is studying MBBBS final year told its a muscle spasm and advised to give muscle the rest..now the pain got reduced much better...but today,i just moved one tub with full water(not lifted it just moved),do you think it takes time to be normal??

[@drdozellodc]

An intercostal muscle strain can have a long recovery period. Here is a video that will provide you useful information Intercostal Muscle Strain kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJilipp8l7yGaMk

[@saipoornimabharathi7646]

@@drdozellodc thank you doctor,may be it will take 15 days or more??to recover...with breathing exercise

[@drdozellodc]

@@saipoornimabharathi7646 It depends on the severity of the injury.

[@saipoornimabharathi7646]

@@drdozellodc doc,but im not getting pain while breathing...i can feel normal while doing breathing exercise...so I guess that If I practice it for some more days and after that some slight stretch,I can recover

[@drdozellodc]

@@saipoornimabharathi7646 If I were you, I would gradually increase the intensity while performing the rehabilitation exercises.

[@martysurette9212]

This is a recurring injury that I've had happen off and on for about 30 years. It happened again yesterday while doing an ab wheel rollout. My questions is how soon should I begin rehabilitation if it just happened and is still in the acute sharp pain phase? Should I just do nothing but rest for a few days first before trying anything? Thanks

[@drdozellodc]

If I were you, I would start the Rehab immediately.

[@martysurette9212]

@@drdozellodc ok thank you for the reply!

[@drdozellodc]

@@martysurette9212 You're welcome!

[@SobaHoe]

Hey doc, mine is in my left rib. Do you think I could get away with working my right tricep/bicep? I’ve tried it and feel no pain.

[@drdozellodc]

Yes, If I were you, I would continue to train my arms if arm training is not aggravating my intercostal strain.