Intercostal Neuralgia

[@blackharlemtwins1937]

I THINK YOUR EXPLANATION FOR RIB PAIN FOR ME IS THE MOST HELPFUL THERAPY INFO THAT I CAME ACROSS

[@drdozellodc]

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

[@blackharlemtwins1937]

So I had rib pain and sometimes lower back pain the last for days. Sometimes weeks and comes and goes. I went to several Doctors and for xrays and mri and I have a scoliosis case. And discloid lupus, not systemic. IM dealing with depression. And nothing showed through the blood. Both Doctors suggest physical therapy for core strengthening, rest and to manage stress. Any suggestions. I'm in Queens NYC. And. I HAVE AETNA MEDICARE NYC TRANSIT INSURANCE.

[@joncaradies3155]

I just wanted to share something that made my intercostal neuralgia completely go away . I had had a nerve injury in my side that would not go away . The pain was like a red hot icepick and would occur at night . It was getting to the point that I dreaded going to bed . I started a keto diet and it it was gone ...... This was after a year of suffering . ...... I wanted to pass this along in case it might help someone else .....

[@drdozellodc]

Thank you for sharing your successful strategies. I greatly appreciate it.

[@santiagomaldonado377]

Did your pain ever feel like a sharp feeling in your chest that made you feel like you were having a heart attack(if thats ehat a heart attack ever felt like) 😂😩

[@joncaradies3155]

@@santiagomaldonado377 My pain was on my side not middle of my chest .

[@zakimansouri9929]

I really appreciate your help DR. Ufortunately, in my home country we don't have a qualified chiropractor. Thanks Doc!

[@drdozellodc]

If I were you, I would see a massage therapist and request work on the intercostal muscles.

[@karimhussein3610]

I hyperextended my spine and forced the sternum forward before twisting during an exercise. I formed mild scoliosis, intercostal neuralgia & rib misalignment which have caused acid reflux as well as affecting the right side of my core & pelvis causing pain on my right hamstrings & knee

[@drdozellodc]

If I were you, I would see a Doctor of Chiropractic and a Massage Therapist on a consistent basis. Here are links to several of my videos that should provide you useful information. Please let me know if you have any question. Rib Subluxation AKA "Rib Out" kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWSrqp5-eLd4iLs Oblique Muscle Strain kzbin.info/www/bejne/a57KpWakfNembqM Oblique Muscle Strain Rehab kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIHSfoSpmqmrhLs Hamstrings Strain kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2iXgGpra9xjqqM

[@Noctessa]

Thank you!!! Im struggling to get this under control after pain clinics have been unable to relieve it. I spent 4 months in near bedrest awaiting kidney stones removal, yeah insurance complications and everyone is understaffed. Thought i could jump right back into normalcy but got major wake up. Stress soft muscle injury and T12 disk herniation with radiculopathy around right side. If i had SLOWLY gotten back into my old routines i wouldn't have injured myself simply making specialized cupcakes that actually took over 4 hours. Moral of my story... wishing i would've exercises and made baby steps back into my daily life. Thank you for this very informative video!! It seems drs are so busy that very little communication is done and questions dont get asked.

[@drdozellodc]

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

[@KrisKYL]

I have some pain on my left and right ribs (more on left) for a lil over a month now. Its been getting better and better after doing some stretches. Havent gone to the Dr. yet. Since this happened a day after I picked up a heavy ac unit and carried it up some steps bear hug style. So I figured I must have pinched a nerve because I would feel prickly sensations on my ribs and back but thats gone now.

[@drdozellodc]

If I were you, I would see a Doctor of Chiropractic immediately since nerve impingement conditions respond best when treatment starts early. Here are a few videos that will supply you useful information Thoracic Spine Disc Herniation and Thoracic Spine Disc Bulge kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXvEkqeHbtaVhK8 Rib Subluxation AKA "Rib Out" kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWSrqp5-eLd4iLs Intercostal Muscle Strain Rehab kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6qxXnSMnNWrnNk

[@monocolosal]

Buenas, que estiramientos has realizado?

[@alistairstarr2120]

i am 16 years old and i thought that i was suffering from a heart problem because my chest was hurting, it felt like it was hurting at the same time my heart was pumping, so i went to a cardiologist. they didnt really know what was wrong, and they found out that i had a irregular heart beat. It wasnt really serious and they sent me off. It kept hurting and seemed to be getting more noticable. When i told my dad more symptoms and where it was hurting, he insisted that it could be a broken nerve. I stumbled apon intercostal neuralgia and it was all the things i was feeling and in the same places. im still not sure if its this but i wouldnt know what else it could be, i know no one with this type of pain or feeling that i have. I am going to try to do exercises like these to see if i feel pain or if it gets better, at this point i dont know what to do.

[@drdozellodc]

If I were you, I would see a Doctor of Chiropractic for evaluation, diagnosis and treatment. Here is a link to a video I made on Rib Subluxation (AKA Rib Out) that may provide you useful information. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWSrqp5-eLd4iLs Please let me know if you have any questions.

[@acechadwick]

Exactly the same symptoms. Causes an ectopic heartbeat every time I feel a squeezing, warming sensation in my chest. I know what exercise I did to cause it but I wish I could find out how to heal it.

[@drdozellodc]

@@acechadwick If I were you, I would see a Doctor of Chiropractic for evaluation, diagnosis and treatment. Here is a link to a video that may provide you useful information. Intercostal Muscle Strain Rehab kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6qxXnSMnNWrnNk Please let me know if you have any questions.

[@Zayday1993]

Omg yess I had the same thing I had palpitations slight irregular heart beat but same thing overall doctors told me my heart was fine but I kept telling about these really weird chest twinges I kept feeling on my left side close to my heart and mostly on the left one comment I saw on another video gave me comfort it said a serious heart problem doesn't get better until addressed so any momentary pain is more than likely not a issue ,but I thought what I was feeling was signaling something or maybe certain movement was pressing on my heart when I squeeze my chest with certain movements idk but it's been strange

[@santiagomaldonado377]

@@Zayday1993was there anything that you did in order to nake it go away.? Any over the counter meds or a method.? I usually try stretching or get on the floor with a back roller and get the back of my left shouler blade area in order to relieve it. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

[@bipintamang2091]

Thanks for the explanation, I have been facing such pain on right under lower part of right ribs. It sometimes goes away do not even feel it . However, it suddenly starts hitting me again. I also do heavy exercise 3 times a week. So I would appreciate your advice if you have one for me. Thank you

[@drdozellodc]

If I were you, I would perform slow static stretches for the rib cage to stretch the chest, rib cage and serratus anterior muscles. I would also attempt to perform Pull-up Bar Hanging Traction. I would see a Doctor of Chiropractic for evaluation, diagnosis and treatment. Pull-up Bar Hanging Traction kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5umY3esh6ucptU Serratus Anterior Stretch Part 1 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZ6VZmqclsudb9U Serratus Anterior Stretch Part 2 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKvLqpyIrtF3r9U Chest Muscle Stretching: Supine kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4TCnmOto8lonJY Please let me know if you have any questions

[@Dominik40301]

I got same thing, just at bottom of right rib, and sometimes at left rib. When i take deep breath i feel like tingling, while at normal breathing i dont feel anything, or when resting, when i wake up in morning i feel completely ok. Also, after exercise i feel less symptoms. Some days is worse, some days is ok, thing is that i exercise with weights so probably that triggered it, also i sit several hours at work, and few hours at home at PC, probably that affected it, first occured under right rib, so i thought it was related to excess sitting at PC because i use right hand for mouse

[@drdozellodc]

@@Dominik40301 Here are a few of my video that should provide you useful information Upper Cross Syndrome AKA Upper Crossed Syndrome kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJbTp6ywrdWrqs0 Thoracic Extension kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHq2eYh_iNKHiZo Isometric Scapular Retraction kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpqsoo1rgNyDbJI Resisted Scapular Retraction kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpfJop6Cp7NogJI Please let me know if you have any questions

[@cathyburnside]

Worth looking at slipped rib syndrome.. dr Hansen technique .. I have both intercostal neuralgia and had slipped rib syndrome , I had surgery to stabilise my 9th rib to my 10th as my 9th had broken away from the costal cartilage and was causing that severe stitch like debilitating stabbing pain. There are many practitioner’s who have trained in dr Hansen’s technique that can help x best of luck

[@kristinalittles5613]

My husband hurt himself pulling a dolly of heavy boxes up stairs backwards. He gets pain randomly. His fingers started tingling this last week. Is this part of the symptoms? He’s seeing a urgent care and follow up soon

[@cathyburnside]

Do you know much about intercostal neuralgia caused by a high incomplete spinal cord injury. I had an mva 6 years ago and have this since. It’s totally changed my life but Chiro’s and Physio’s and all doctors infact scratch their heads as to how to treat me other than nerve blocks,ablation, Botox that don’t work! What would your suggestion be as im disabled as a result of this neuralgia mainly! I also had slipped rib syndrome 9th had broken away from costal cartilage and was slipping under 10th , stabilised with Hansen technique… when I lean forward apart from my whole spine burning I hear and feel a clunk in mid thoracic.. I’m aware of rib head syndrome also where head of rib subluxation can happen from spine.. but apparently no treatment! Thanks, tuning in from Australia What should I tell my chiropractor to manipulate 🙏

[@drdozellodc]

If I were you, I would see a Doctor of Chiropractic and a massage therapist on a consistent basis. Here are links to three of my videos that may provide you useful information. Please let me know if you have any questions. Rib Subluxation AKA "Rib Out" kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWSrqp5-eLd4iLs Normal Breathing AKA Diaphragmatic Breathing and Belly Breathing kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGO5kKBmgs91kJY Intercostal Muscle Strain Rehabilitation kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6qxXnSMnNWrnNk

[@caphusnho]

Similar issues, how are you? Any solution?

[@aminali5313]

Hello Doctor , i used to have a small cyphose and i have weakness in my low back muscles , but i have a chronic pain in the right side of my back and i feel something not normal in the right of my chest while breathing especially deep breathing , i visited a lot of doctors and nothing helped,

[@drdozellodc]

Excellent question. Two things immediately come to mind. A thoracic Spine Disc Herniation and a Rib Subluxation. Here are links to two videos that may provide helpful information. Rib Subluxation AKA "Rib Out" kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWSrqp5-eLd4iLs Thoracic Spine Disc Herniation and Thoracic Spine Disc Bulge kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXvEkqeHbtaVhK8 If I were you, I would see a Doctor of Chiropractic for evaluation, diagnosis and treatment. Please let me know if you have any questions.

[@akkurji7947]

When I take a deep breath it hurts on the left side above the oblique under the chest. Went to the ER they couldn’t figure it out.

[@drdozellodc]

Here are links to videos that may provide you useful information on your conditions Oblique Muscle Strain kzbin.info/www/bejne/a57KpWakfNembqM Oblique Muscle Strain Short kzbin.infoqUQCg3tAD3M Intercostal Muscle Strain kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJilipp8l7yGaMk Intercostal Strain Short kzbin.infoShtmSzelbmA Rib Subluxation kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWSrqp5-eLd4iLs Please let me know if you have any questions

[@bartex10101]

Thank you for material. Can you say how long neuralgia may last? I have a pain for more than 2 weeks now. I sit 8 hours a day and I did not overtrain so it started without any reason.

[@RedRumble14]

Man same thing, I woke up after a 3 hour nap on the left side, and now for 4 days have pain there, I used to have pain in the ribs but it usually went away quickly, why this doesn’t go away tho? I did 1 massage and stretch every 3 hours, but it doesn’t heal. What’s can I do? Did smth help u man?

[@bartex10101]

@@RedRumble14 nothing help, painkillers can help temporary but then pain backs. Thankfully pain isn't as hard as it was in the beginning but when you lay down or sneeze then you definetly feel it. Doctor gave me persceiption for MRI of spine (chest area) and basic blood tests.

[@RedRumble14]

@@bartex10101 oh no…. My doc told me to rest and used gel and painkillers that relax muscles. Will try it I guess. Hopefully goes away in couple days but I have no idea why this condition even happened… Jesus I miss the gym already

[@drdozellodc]

The duration of symptoms depends on the severity of the injury and the treatment received. If I were you I would see a Doctor of Chiropractic for evaluation, diagnosis and treatment to the spine and ribcage to remove the source of the symptoms.

[@drdozellodc]

Here is a link to one of my videos, Oblique Muscle Strain Rehab kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIHSfoSpmqmrhLs Utilize the strategies to begin your recovery.

[@kornelia7777]

I have been sleeping sitting for over 2 months due to intercostal neuralgia. I do stretching exercises, but they don't help. I've been to several physiotherapists and doctors - everyone recommends the same thing, but it doesn't help. It's a pity I live on another continent, otherwise I would go to you for help.

[@drdozellodc]

If I were you I would see a Doctor of Chiropractic on a consistent basis. I would also see a massage therapist. Here is a link to a video that may provide you useful information Intercostal Muscle Strain Rehab kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6qxXnSMnNWrnNk

[@kornelia7777]

@@drdozellodc Thank you!

[@drdozellodc]

@@kornelia7777 You're welcome

[@kellysdances715]

How do I find out I have this please it’s painful

[@drdozellodc]

If I were you, I would schedule to see a Doctor of Chiropractic for evaluation, diagnosis and treatment.

[@gracebyfaith8444]

im having a dull pain for 2 years now started on one side of the rib and would only begin to bug me when i would sweep and do things like that and after a year on the one side now its on both sides and stomach and both sides of chest and it would come and go and now its mostly here and i feel like you can tell its a nerve i was getting worried it was cancer or something now im thinking maybe it is this. i also feel like it started after a workout i did for the 1st time in a long time and i also have a very bad broken sternum that has been broken since i was 18 and im 34 now and it never stops snapping cracking and popping so maybe that can be part of the problem too. I know im a mess the devil really did come to kill still and destroy and i allowed it to happen unfortunately but God is good above all.

[@drdozellodc]

I replied to your comment on my Thoracic Spine Disc Herniation. If I were you, I would see a Chiropractor and a massage therapist on a regular basis. Here are links to two videos that will provide you useful information. Intercostal Muscle Strain kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJilipp8l7yGaMk Intercostal Muscle Strain Rehab kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6qxXnSMnNWrnNk Please let me know if you have any questions.

[@maxiklove]

Thank you for this informative video! I think I suffer from Intercostal Neuralgia my self (I'll visit my doctor to verify it) based on my simptom and the fact that all the other things were examined already. I was wondering, in case I have the Intercostal Neuralgia, can I preform the following exercises : Deadlift & Squats? Or should I stop doing them? I'm regularly working out for more than 5 years already and was doing those exercises for a long period of time. Thanks!

[@drdozellodc]

Never perform an exercise that elicits or intensifies symptoms. If an exercise elicits or intensifies symptoms, find a viable substitute. Always work through a symptom free range of motion. For example, if barbell back squats elicit or intensify symptoms, try another form of squats or leg press.

[@RedRumble14]

Man same thing, I woke up after a 3 hour nap on the left side, and now for 4 days have pain there, I used to have pain in the ribs but it usually went away quickly, why this doesn’t go away tho? I did 1 massage and stretch every 3 hours, but it doesn’t heal. What’s can I do? Did smth help u man?

[@SloansAbroad]

I'm a powerlifter, and I've found relief from this by using the Back Pod to treat costochondritis. When I don't use it for a long period of time, my symptoms come back. I've suffered from this since I was 15, I'm 30 years old now. Been a powerlifter for five years. The pain got really bad after my fourth child - gets really severe if I neglect to use the Back Pod, eat anything other than a high protein/high fat diet, and don't go on regular walks.

[@maxiklove]

@@SloansAbroad Just received my Backpod. Hopefully it will help! Any recommendations on how often use it? Every day?

[@HumaneSwisher]

I have this but I got it cause I was coughing a lot cause I was smoking a disposable weed vape and one day it started hurting when I coughed, then it started hurting when I sneeze and do a sit up

[@drdozellodc]

Thanks for watching and for commenting. Here is a link to a video that will provide you with useful information to help you recover. Intercostal Muscle Strain Rehabilitation kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6qxXnSMnNWrnNk

[@redicej5843]

Have it for a few months now, it gets worse every week. Train 4 times a week, full body workout. It's weird that I can do chest exercises without pain (not all exercises) but afterwards the pain is so intense, it keeps me awake at night. It's like it doesn't affect the chest muscles while training but it does get worse. Does it ever go away or do I need a MRI to see if there's something with my spine?

[@drdozellodc]

If I were you I would see a Doctor of Chiropractic for evaluation, diagnosis and treatment. An MRI may be recommended, In the meantime, I would avoid any exercise that elicits or intensifies symptoms.

[@redicej5843]

@@drdozellodc Thank you for your response!

[@drdozellodc]

@@redicej5843 You're welcome

[@RedRumble14]

Man same thing, I woke up after a 3 hour nap on the left side, and now for 4 days have pain there, I used to have pain in the ribs but it usually went away quickly, why this doesn’t go away tho? I did 1 massage and stretch every 3 hours, but it doesn’t heal. What’s can I do? Did smth help u man?

[@jbuck1975]

​@Mr. Bo I don't know if you've found relieve yet. But you might look into vitamin b's and vitamin d and Also curcumin

[@israelingele5825]

I have 3 years and I can't heal help

[@drdozellodc]

If I were you, I would see a Doctor of Chiropractic for treatment on a consistent basis. I would ask the Chiropractor to adjust the midback and rib cage. I would also see a massage therapist and have them focus on the rib cage, midback, chest muscles, serratus anterior and subscapulars muscles. Here is a link to a video I made on Intercostal Muscle Strain Rehab kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6qxXnSMnNWrnNk Please let me know if you have any questions.

[@christinavaldez6276]

I have it on my left side along with arachnoiditis and neuropathy! I cant breath wo pain!!!

[@drdozellodc]

If I were you I would schedule to see a Doctor of Chiropractic for evaluation, diagnosis and treatment. I would also look into massage therapy, especially to the muscles of the ribcage and midback.

[@drdozellodc]

@Mona morales If I were you, I would see a medical professional for evaluation, diagnosis and treatment.

[@christinavaldez6276]

@Mona morales It is definitely a burning pressure pinching pain I feel in the back and then when I lift up my arm or breath, it goes all the way around the rib to the front of the rib.

[@christinavaldez6276]

@Mona morales ugh! Sucks pain Dr want to do a nerve block?

[@drdozellodc]

@Mona morales If I were you, I would request an MRI of Thoracic Spine to rule out an MRI Disc Herniation. They are rare but when present can be a source of ribcage pain. Here is a link to my video on Thoracic Spine Disc Herniation kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXvEkqeHbtaVhK8

[@brockbickers]

Cheers Champ

[@drdozellodc]

Thank you.