Rib Pain that is diaphragm issue. Self mobilization technique and exercise.

This is a self mobilization technique and diaphragm exercise for individuals who are having difficulty breathing or cramping while exercising under the front of the rib cage on either side. If you are unsure of the symptom origin, please have your health care provider determine if the problem is a diaphragm issue or possibly irritation to the liver, gallbladder (right side) or spleen (center to left). In no way is this medical treatment or advise. Use these exercises at your own risk.

[@neekshernandez5894]

I was grabbing my beer off the night stand laying on my bed. Rolled over and leaned. Pop. Didn’t so anything for a couple of days until noticing something weird. Saw your video. Did the hook and grab. Holy COW! The power of KZbin.

[@gordon1124]

This video saved my sanity 6 months ago and now I'm back for more I love this man

[@wildhunt2235]

You have anxiety to?

[@gordon1124]

@@wildhunt2235 Aw wouldn't say it's a problem. But yeah, I'm friends with it lol.

[@G_0_0_Zroot]

@@wildhunt2235 I HAVE ANXIETY!!! Lol, can't tell if theres something wrong with me or I'm just panicking for no reason.

[@chantall.5019]

Thank you for sharing this, very helpful.

[@sandyedwards2681]

So grateful to find this video right now! We are having a cold snap and when I went outside briefly yesterday (not long after eating lunch), I got overwhelmed by the cold on my torso (hadn’t closed up my coat) and ended up with abdominal cramps. This had happened to me at least once before many years ago and I knew it was just a sensitive reaction to the temperature. Naturally I also googled and felt sure that was the case. I took it easy and had some herbal tea. And felt better. Well I guess I hadn’t completely alleviated the issue. Today I noticed lingering abnominal bloating and some pressure. I’ve been stretching and that helped as well as deep breathing. But I still couldn’t het rid of it completely. I found your video and wow-the spot right at the bottom of my ribs was definitely sensitive and tight. The exercises have really helped a lot. I’m going to do another round before Epsom salt bath and relaxing tonight. I’m very grateful I found this solution. Next time I have to go outside, I will bundle up better! Stay warm everyone.

[@DyaLi-O]

Pain stopped within ten seconds! Thanks

[@rosaliebelangel547]

Thank you. I'll do it tonight.. I pray it will be a relief after doing this exercise. It's almost 2 weeks now that I felt these discomfort.

[@dariushickman8712]

So, 2 days ago I was working out (deadlifts) and on my last set, as I was lowering the weight, I felt a “pop” in my lower left rib section, exactly where you just described. I thought I dislocated a rib or something. Haven’t had “pain” but definitely discomfort and tenderness. While watching this, I began to do the technique and about the 3rd breath release, I felt that same area “pop” again and it felt better immediately. Definitely not 100%, but instant relief. Glad I found this video.

[@EdwardLeCara]

Great. I hope you get quick resolution from the pain.

[@riyazamodo161]

I am having same problem, will give it a go .🙏

[@maistvanjr1]

Same thing happened to me. How are you doing now?

[@dariushickman8712]

@@maistvanjr1 I’m doing well. Seems to be all better

[@G_0_0_Zroot]

I was laying on my side and twisted, i felt like i moved something out place below my left ribs. I got scared and couldn't fix it. Turns out it wasn't my ribs(that i know of) , but the long muscle running from your neck to lower back. I pushed my knuckles into it(super sore & tender) and took some deep breaths. My body works, but can't tell if im still in a panick attacked state, cus im still feeling a bit worried. I did a back workout yesterday, so maybe thats why. I hate being scared and not knowing if I'm going to die(lol). Anyways, been a while since everybodys comments on here, hope you all are healed amd feeling normal now..

[@ervzmalacas6213]

thank you for sharing this video, because sometimes I experience pain down in my ribs

[@MenahilZzzZzzz]

This morning I woke up with this weird pain so I searched for some relief as i am a physiotherapist in process so I knew what was going on but didn't knew techniques... Thanku soo much I did this n now m fine.. ☺️

[@brianwatkins1598]

Lightheaded because of the relief this gives me. Feels like I'm stretching a soreee muscle that feels so good to point its goes to bad but you can't let go. Dear lord thankkyou.

[@jakarandatvseries5125]

Thanks so much doctor it's what is happening to me now. Exactly this is the solution I've been looking for thanks lot , feeling relieved now

[@ryanadamtexas]

Going to try this! Like the comment below, the cause of my shortness of breath now for 5 days must be some kind of horrible strain on my diaphragm. I am a Firefighter, played sports all life, and work 60 hours a week and eat healthy. I have a pulse of 50-60 and great lungs. I am in an intensive military selection training plan and 5 days ago started not being able to breathe right at rest. No abdominal or chest pain, has to be this!

[@bilals.a6549]

Am so delightful doc , started the same 7 months back I have changed my entire diet without going hospital . Still inside fear got up because I am having this irritation inside my rib cage and that stretch. After watching this video am so glad and done this exercise am now getting a pretty good relief ❤thank you doc

[@mturney01]

BAM! That worked!! I actually felt the pops in my ribs/cartridge. Twice. Still a bit tender in the area but instant relief amid I can take deep breaths without the jabbing feeling. Thanks so much!

[@awhitecouple]

I didn't feel any crack, but it helped me. I will do it again later and Tomorrow.

[@Teflora]

Thank you! I saw this practice in another video but without the forward lean. It helped for a moment but came back again. This version with the forward leaning gave me the release, it's much much more mild now!

[@awhitecouple]

Same, I just tried it and I walked up and down the stairs 5 times in a row. I'm going to do it again later tonight. I am on pain pills now, but strange it hurt just before I did this and don't hurt much at all now.

[@kimberlymuire1629]

Exact same. This is the only thing that I have done that had provided any relief

[@stuartkerton2683]

Suffered this a year after gallbladder surgery, just extremely tight. Seems to be helping so far

[@farazparvez3853]

It worked like magic! Thank you so much doc...

[@EdwardLeCara]

Faraz Parvez my pleasure! Happy to help

[@ccchhhrrriiisss100]

I've been lifting weight (bench press and incline) at home for about a month. I've been feeling some discomfort under both lower ribs. I immediately felt better after trying your technique. Thanks!

[@EdwardLeCara]

That's awesome! Thanks for the feedback

[@awhitecouple]

I think I did this to my self doing leg lifts. I felt better as soon as I did this. been trying to loose the gut.

[@rekhasiddamsetti9002]

Thanks a lot.. it helped me immediately. Got relief within 10 secs

[@SkrraDoesCod]

Underrated video and it worked

[@elizabethrobles9207]

This just help me so much!!!

[@aireenengco5860]

Thank you so much for sharing this video. I have such a pain under my right ribs. I'm gasping air for couple of yrs.ago.but the pain under my ribs been for few days. I will try this exercise. Thank you so much. May God bless you more.

[@blsk3719]

Did the stretches help you?

[@DroHipHop]

Thank you so much.

[@EdwardLeCara]

my pleasure

[@mikebauer4343]

thanks. felt my stomach drop.

[@teacherbethsabe6570]

Thank you so much. It saved me tonight and relieved the pain I felt. Such a blessing to watched this vid. A while ago I can't almost bear the pain and luckily I searched here and found your vid. Thank you. Thank you. God bless

[@EdwardLeCara]

great. glad it helped

[@awhitecouple]

@@EdwardLeCara 8/17/21 I just did it and I feel much better. been out of work for a week. still going to get the cat scan, had blood work and an X ray, they checked out ok. the MRI Doc. said there was some heart abnormality, but could be normal for me, what ever that means.

[@awhitecouple]

I don't know now I'm feeling it again, but not as bad. I will try again tonight and twice tomorrow.

[@koputhuraisingam120]

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[@G_0_0_Zroot]

@@awhitecouple How you doing now???? Did any of those test turn up anything????? Hope you're good.

[@hafizkvp]

Thank you!

[@EdwardLeCara]

You're welcome!

[@simplyimpish1055]

This is amazing! I have such “rib” pain on the left and it feels like it’s a buckling under and I’m gasping for air because I’m in such excruciating pain when I bend to the left. I had x-rays and the doctor said there’s nothing wrong. I like how you look at the body in layers and try and figure out what’s going on. I will definitely try this thank you so much💖

[@bobalobalie]

X-rays don’t really show much with regards to the lungs, diaphragm and other soft tissues. Demand a contrast MRI. If nothing, demand a contrast CT. If the doctor says no to both, find a different doctor.

[@awhitecouple]

@@bobalobalie I have been suffering from left rib pain for 2 week's. did the x ray blood work and everything checked out. a couple of concerns with the MRI. Doctor said not normal, but could be normal for me. what ever that means. I waiting for a cat scan now. He want's to look at my lungs. I just tried this and it helped, not cured. I will do it again later and try it a couple times tomorrow.

[@brainwashed7244]

If this helps somebody else it'll make me feel really good but I just had a real scary experience and I was sitting up or doing a sit up and out of nowhere the pain was excruciating and I could only take a quarter of a breath I was fixing to go to the emergency room I hung upside down on an inversion table and the pain immediately went away I don't know what happened yet but thank God for this teeter hang up

[@christinearinaitwe5213]

I have had sharp pain on my right side under the diaphragm. Had take 8days. I have done the exercise and just in an instant the pain has ceased. Infact i have done exercise only 3days!! Thank you Dr.God bless you!

[@EdwardLeCara]

Glad the self mobilization worked!!

[@ashishgrewal2688]

thanks

[@shaileshpurohit2242]

Thanks man saved my life ❤️

[@EdwardLeCara]

Shailesh Purohit welcome!!

[@Normalsimplicity]

Thanks a million, i got relieved after doing the first exercise:)

[@EdwardLeCara]

Glad it helped!

[@Cancerpatientdiary]

Really a good video.. Its helped me.. Thank you veey mich

[@monamai2476]

Gosh u r an angel thank u so much..i knew i had to do some sort of stretches or exercise but this was specifically what i needed so thank u sooo much 😇🙂🙃🙂 i had the sudden pain start yesterday n i dont know if it had anything to do with my fever..but im recovering now..and im always an active person so thanks a million! :)

[@EdwardLeCara]

You are welcome!! Glad it helped!

[@eliseavity]

Two ways that cures my rib pain: 1) Chop 2 or 3 pieces of fresh garlic and with a glass of water swallow it like the way to take tablets. Do this twice a day you’ll see a great improvement! Trust me it works! I have been going through this rib pain without fractures after a fall I recently had. So I know what I am talking about. Plus this I also do the next. 2) Heat some water from your stovetop; pour it in a small bucket or in a box( whatever you please to use) Fold and Soak a small towel in the hot water ( not a kind of hot water that will burn your skin) squeeze the water out the towel with both of your hands and put the hot towel on the affected area press little bit on it for 30 to 50 second so that the heat from the towel will enter that particular area to heal you! Repeat this until you feel that there’s no more heat in the water. Also do this twice a day. I suggest you have someone that you trust to do this kind of massage for you while you Peacefully lay yourself down. You will feel amazing! These are some amazing remedies! Do both until you are pain free.

[@awhitecouple]

Worth a try.

[@chanchangaming2019]

Thank you 😭 Sir I'm very thankful to your KZbin video I'm so very painful in my chest and I see your videos I'm. So very very thankful sir I done know to the explained the feeling I'm so very thankful to you and always to God 😭 you help me becouse of your exercise video I'm crying becouse I don't wanna lose my life 😭 thank you thank you very much sirrrr 😭 From PHILIPPINES 🇨🇿

[@chanchangaming2019]

But still little painful and my ribs but I'm happy couse we not so hard and my ribs now sir

[@chanchangaming2019]

I think becouse I go in the gym and lift a big kg of tumbel and so many push up

[@holisticnation9744]

Thank you...

[@EdwardLeCara]

You're welcome!

[@abhimanyu18]

I have been searching this video for so long thank u so much. I have pain in exact same area.(did extensive workout )

[@kenyavalentine9219]

Me too I started cycling

[@EdwardLeCara]

You're so welcome!

[@kaelandavison7942]

What that really helped!!!

[@buhaysajapanvlog622]

Thank you for this video it helps right now

[@EdwardLeCara]

Welcome!!

[@hamzababi4097]

It really worked thanks you very much and make some more videos related to same issue for instant relief.

[@EdwardLeCara]

Glad it helped!!

[@siddislikesgoogle]

Something popped after a deadlift a while back and have felt discomfort under my left rib for a while. Tried this and felt much better! Thanks

[@EdwardLeCara]

awesome! glad it helped!

[@maistvanjr1]

This is very common it seems, from the comments. Happened to me too. The pop was more felt than heard. Abd there was not really much pain. But it felt like something gave or spilled out around bottom left ribs in the front. My pain very mild and only feel it with a certain angle on dips or when heavy weight with deadlifts. Was worried about a hernia or something. Post if you have any updates

[@Tonatiuh27]

I've been having pain in my upper right rib cage.. I was worried it was my gall bladder so i went today to the ER. They did an ultrasound x-rays for the lungs and pancreatitis and blood work. Everything came out normal.. DOCTOR told me to do some stretches.. I hope this helps. 🙏

[@jjohnson9822]

get a ct scan

[@withclarity1197]

I've had this inexplicable pain for almost a year now, though it comes intermittently. Today i decided to check this on youtube and internet altogether and most of them lead me to this, and i didnt expect you could relieve the pain with exercises. I wanna say thank you for this.

[@EdwardLeCara]

you are welcome. I hope what I have shown helps. If you do not get relief or the symptoms get worse, please have your medical professional check it out. Be well.

[@withclarity1197]

@@EdwardLeCara Thank you for the concerns, i'll be sure to be attentive to this matter. And lastly, please be well too, good sir.

[@jjohnson9822]

@@EdwardLeCara Doc are u able to do a video on how to heal granuloma in liver? cant find any information really om what todo to fix this

[@EdwardLeCara]

@@jjohnson9822 Really depends on what is causing the granulomas and what age and health the patient is. Usually granulomas are a sign of inflammation or the bodies response to a medication. To start, I would think about a 5-day fasting mimicking diet (we use Prolon) then a very clean, anti-inflammatory diet for 30 days.

[@ItsMe_only93]

Thank you so much! This is my EXACT issue. My pain only occurs when I'm doing ab exercises. I hate it. It hurts. But I'm going to keep doing these exercises. I appreciate it you.

[@sanjibkarmakar8031]

Thank you so much sir. Was in pain since yesterday and now after seeing yoir video i did get relief 😊

[@EdwardLeCara]

I’m glad the technique helped 😊

[@womenssearchformeaning4874]

I do pushups yoga ,rigorous non wt lifting exercise ....i have pain under the last rib for couple o wks...when i wake up from sleep or lying down or sneeze ...its little painful and it also makes some releasing(like bile release) noise in epigastric/stomach region . Is it some kind of sphinctor problem ...but i dont have GERD And i feel pressure on lying down from abdomen towards chest . Whats your say on this ?

[@zeezee1880]

Thank you Dr , that’s very kind. but in my case , the rib numbness comes only when I fall asleep , after I wake up it’s not there any more . So confusing, I don’t sleep much . If you have any suggestions please .

[@kiyimbaderrick6535]

Appreciatea a lot this worked for me

[@stillsmokin5339]

would that area be swollen and puffy? i tripped over a flower pot and a week later i was in horrible pain.

[@stephenadrian3389]

Wow thankyou!! It actually worked. Holy crap

[@darcygeders8632]

My horse spooked sideways to the right and I fell backwards to the left towards his left hind quarters but pulled myself back up to sitting while I was twisted to the left. Pain started soon afterwards below my left rib cage. Four days later the area below my left ribs and halfway around my back is still very tender. Using ibuprophen daily , iced for 72 hours, now heat. How long do I let this heal before I try this release?

[@taarnaandros7859]

During my first pregnancy and delivery, something painful happened on the left side of my rib cage, right where you did the first “claw” grip in the video. My youngest is now almost 4, so I thought it was strange that that spot on my ribs has been suddenly bothering me again. There’s a tingling when I lean a certain way, and I get a Charlie horse from that spot into my diaphragm at least 3 times a week when I bend doing normal things like spitting toothpaste into the sink, grabbing my purse from the passenger seat, sitting up in the tub, etc. It’s so intense I feel like I can’t breathe or get it to untighten. Today the Doctor ruled out anything major, so I’m going to try this method in your video.

[@jyotiacharya5152]

Same here. Going to see the doc tomorrow

[@ryancole7884]

This Happened to me during my MMA fight on Saturday. My rib is sore, pulled this area during a roll. Thanks for the exercise!

[@EdwardLeCara]

Great to hear!

[@mphorammutla6616]

These exercises helped me so much. I released trapped air I'm my intestines

[@awhitecouple]

How do you know?

[@wickedlee664]

@@awhitecouple a beefer

[@BrodeyDoverosx]

I did the release and it relieved a lot of pain and tension. However…I now have much worsened pain in the posterior side/dermatomal thoracic area.

[@vikramsingh-xp2dh]

Sir, its been 1 month the pain is occurring on my upper right abdominal i left doing workout but still it pains sometimes it get worse specially when i do pushups and it will increase from right lower rib to the behind shoulder blade, once i took medicine for 2 weeks at that time it was healed but after 1 week i started gym again that area started paining. Please tell me sir what should i do to get rid of it?

[@dorothyspage]

Also, do you have video(s) for tennis elbow therapy?

[@EdwardLeCara]

dorothy'spage channel look on my IG BFRMasterclass

[@EdwardLeCara]

no but I can do one this week for you

[@CFSUnravelled1]

Thanks so much for your excellent video. I have had pain in this region for two years (all investigated and clear). The muscle under the rib is really swollen and agitated, when I pop my fingers under there and breath in, it pop across the rib and is quite sore. I feel like the digging relieves it, but kind of aggrevates it afterwards. How long/often should I do this before I can see a change?

[@EdwardLeCara]

CFS Unravelled change should be fast...couple days

[@buldonzwenkinz7973]

This is EXACTLY what my pain feels like, also been like two years, xrays and doctors couldn’t help or find anything wrong but this video helped!

[@redonarapi5507]

Can u please give me an advice what did u do about that ,, i have the same thing 2 years now ,, i would make everything to be back normal again

[@ashishgrewal2688]

It was the problem with me and I got rid of only with the help of this video

[@Vedran-km1iz]

For me, these relax the diaphragm, but it also hurts during the exercise because I stretched the diaphragm when I was going to dive, I breathed in too suddenly and I felt that it stretched in the same place where you showed me... will these exercises help me to feel better because I feel fullness and slight pain inside?

[@fontanic1]

Hi, I had a subacromial decompression and bicep tenodesis two days ago, and while my arm and shoulder feel okay, my arm sling is causing extreme discomfort of my diaphragm and -Psoas muscles. It's unbearable. Is there any way to relieve this as I have to wear sling for 6 weeks? I've already tried releasing the waist strap and using a pillow in place of the wedge. I'm trying to maintain a decent posture and relieve some of the dead weight of the arm....Please help if possible. The pain feels like something is pulling/twisting diaphragm causing. Extreme pain all around. Bottom of ribcage and up thoracic vertebra.

[@EdwardLeCara]

sorry I didn't see this questions. Post surgical pain like that is likely due to air in the thoracic cavity and putting pressure on diaphragm. GasX helps but it will pass shortly

[@Sprint4serbia]

Could a rib be subluxed or slipped if when I’m doing seared twists, there is a sharper pain when I twist in the direction of the side that hurts. Middle ribs / middle back of spine where it attaches. Seems to be tender spot on ribs and can wrap around, my breathing has historically been shallow and I have right shoulders, anterior pelvic tilt, tightness on that side of my back when I do basic cat/cow yoga pose.

[@EdwardLeCara]

No subluxed or slipped rib without trauma. Sounds like you have thoracic spine (t-spine) mobility limitation in rotation. Try a 90/90 t-spine mobilization technique. Here's one of my favorites...kzbin.info/www/bejne/eaKym6uhbt2WpNE

[@nokimping4631]

Thanks goodness i found your video i always had pain in that area and have been thinking it was my abs the whole time. I can breath so much better and it feels like blood is flowing in my mid section

[@samikpokhara9022]

I do home workout at home and i get pain below the chest and lungs some time not continiously and some time i gets pain above the lungs can i get relif from this method of treatement or should i consult to the doctor sir?

[@khadermohideen9911]

Thank you sir this was amazing i feel better alhamdullilah .

[@EdwardLeCara]

Glad it helped!!

[@jayex3941]

Bro u saved my life man I was worried I did it all gas inside my stomach came out feels relaxed

[@Phuong_Nguyen_]

Big giant fart or burp?

[@EdwardLeCara]

Glad I could help

[@hasbullahtheg.o.a.t9415]

My diaphragm spasm is scary it pops right out and got stretch arms up to ease it a go pure white near enough pass out then I usually be sick or have diarrhea this whole process coukd last for 30 mins then muscle sore for about a, week afterwards a have been a plaster for 22 years am left handed and it's at my left hand side do think this is just wear and tear on my chest muscles and side with been left hand side

[@markdayne768]

Hello Sir, was working at the gym, and was feeling like having a sharp pain on my right chest. So I ignored it and kept on working, about 1 month of still working I realized I can’t breath well and feel like choking evening. I have stopped gym for about 2 months but have breathing issues and sometimes my right chest will stiff or swell making me feel pain on my back and shoulder blades and neck. Did chest check ups and lungs they said am fine. Can I try the elastic on my stomach and do the breathing to help. Please please reply me when you see this

[@EdwardLeCara]

sounds like you are having some anxiety causing the tightness in the chest. Do box breathing (4seconds in, hold 4 seconds, 4 seconds out, hold 4 seconds) all thru the nose for two minutes 4/day.

[@gymguy25]

I have been getting some pretty intense pain in the ribs during/after heavy squats recently, the pain isn't that bad when I'm actually doing the squat, it's when I re-rack the bar and come out from under it that it hurts. At first, it was mostly in the middle of the back in the ribs, near the spine, now, it actually changed places and it's closer to the obliques/hips. The pain eases after my squats are over and I don't feel it much the rest of the time, does this sound like a diaphragm issue? I know it's not the lats because I don't hurt when I do chin-ups or rows.

[@EdwardLeCara]

sound like the thoracic spine joint is getting irritated from the wrack position. try to keep spine straighter coming in and out of the rack and see if that helps.

[@gymguy25]

@@EdwardLeCara Well, not entirely sure what is wrong but I've been doing this routine you show us here plus some rehab for intercostal muscle injuries and things felt significantly better today, so I think it's either the diaphragm or the intercostals.

[@EdwardLeCara]

@@gymguy25 great

[@j.carlos146]

Any advice on chest discomfort? I went to ER about two weeks ago because this pain your describing, accompanied with chest pain and left arm pain I was afraid there was something wrong with my heart. They did all the procedures x-rays blood work electrocardiogram, everything came back good myvitals were pretty good too. I really appreciate your video.

[@EdwardLeCara]

Sounds like you have a first rib issue putting pressure on the brachial plexus. The pressure on the nerve is why the arm pain occurs. I usually see these symptoms wrap under the armpit.

[@j.carlos146]

@@EdwardLeCara I will certainly try your exercises, God bless you greatly and thank you so much.

[@EdwardLeCara]

@@j.carlos146 You are welcome

[@bm7654]

Try chiropractor and heat and cold. Cold was best for me.

[@JoeMac1983]

If this works I'm going to laugh really hard at the money I just lost yesterday. I had pancreatitis once about 6 years ago and I just started getting pain at the bottom of my right rib cage after picking up my running routine after a few month break and thought it was my pancreas again. Finally went to the ER last night and they said everything was perfect with my insides. If it was my diaphragm all along I swear....

[@EdwardLeCara]

Joe Mac sorry man. I hope it helps!!

[@ryanadamtexas]

Read my comment, I have prolonged a chest xray and furthur blood test and pulmonary stress test for this reason im sorry!!!

[@sajidkhokhar824]

Hello Sir How are you Sir As I have been having rib pain for two monthe I have that pain when I sleep Please tell me what it will do.

[@diwakarchinnu6459]

@sajidalikhokhar please do ultrasound scan they will tell you the exact problem

[@redonarapi5507]

Hi there ,, i have discomfort in my upper right abdomen under the ribs ,, its the worst feeling in my life and its been 2 years now ,, i would give everything to find a solution ??

[@turzamichal1]

I was diagnosed with rised diaphragm on the right side is this excercise for me?

[@SS-lv6to]

Pain or exercise...hmm I think I can live with the pain!

[@kaelandavison7942]

Sly Sab that’s a dumb rule to live by. Injuries are something that needs to be looked after and cared for. Pain from lifting when the lactic acid builds up, that’s good pain.

[@brainwashed7244]

I just had a very scary experience and I'm really confused on what could have possibly happened but your pointing to the exact place where I was in severe pain I was doing a situp and out of nowhere a severe pain appeared in the same exact spot you're pointing under my left rib cage which made it impossible for me to take a deep breath I was fixing to go to the emergency room and I tried one last thing because I was panicking I got on my teeter hang up I hung completely upside down and like a miracle all the pain went away but what's got me worried is what caused it and how it could have corrected itself just from hanging upside down

[@thedrunkenfish5855]

Gas my friend

[@abenezershiferaw5971]

I have tightness under my left chest very much after I eat it become worse but I hope this exercise relieve it ... tell me guys if u felt like me

[@sorielyflores7184]

I had a car accident a few months ago and i had whiplash and cervical bulging discs now ever since then I’ve had pain in my diaphragm and trouble breathing multiple X-rays lung tests all that come back fine had an endoscopy it seems to be fine but my chest barely moves when i breathe it makes it hard to sleep the pain and the stiffness will this help with that ?

[@EdwardLeCara]

honestly not sure without evaluation. This could be worth a try plus breathing exercises. I will put a link below with the breathing exercises

[@travisheickley6008]

Been suffering through a sinus cold and upon having a strong sneeze while seated on the sofa I felt a large pop under my right side lower rib followed by much pain. Pain persists and flares up while sneezing and coughing more, breathing is fine but area just below the right side lower rib is very tender and painful to the touch. I tired this technique but the are appears very swollen and I cannot push my fingers through this area, extreme pain. there is no pain in breathing just when I cough and sneeze. can you suggest any modifications to this technique to get me relief.

[@EdwardLeCara]

you probably irritated cartilage. I would apply as light of pressure as you can tolerate for 60s in each tender spot

[@mukeshadhikari.]

Can i contnue my workout or rest

[@brainwashed7244]

Is it possible that by hanging upside down I corrected the same muscle that you're talking about?

[@EdwardLeCara]

Not the same muscle...probably the stomach and diaphragm alignment.

[@notrombones5041]

I get these lately----Similar to a calf cramp in your leg, but occurs along a thick muscle just below the bottom rib on my right side. Hurts like hell and behaves just like a leg cramp (quivering, etc) until it finally goes away. Very localized, with no other symptoms. Maybe I tore the muscle while coughing, or lifting something? Who knows.

[@EdwardLeCara]

notrombones doubt you tore the muscle. Either diaphragm is cramping or you are deficient in Calcium and Magnesium. I’d recommend 1000mg or calcium citrate and 500mg magnesium to see if that won’t help calm the cramps

[@notrombones5041]

@@EdwardLeCara - Thanks 4 the response. I've started taking CalMag lately. Hopefully it'll help.

[@MagicMihok]

Hi so I’m pretty sure ever since I’ve started playing basketball like everyday for at least 2 hours I started feeling this sharp pinch under my left rib like under my left rib but on the inside so yeah can U plz explain what exactly is going on

[@EdwardLeCara]

Hard for me to know without seeing you but if exertional (basketball) the diaphragm is probably getting fatigued and then cramping. Consider this release and then building endurance with activities like blowing balloons up on your non-basketball days.

[@heatherowen8528]

Are there any exercises to prevent this? Your video really helps but I hate doing it because it’s uncomfortable. It’s worth it to feel better though.

[@EdwardLeCara]

Breathing exercises like box breathing (nasal breathing) 4 second (s) inhale, 4s hold, 4s exhale, 4s hold for 2 minutes 1-2 day

[@JOSERAJESHFRANCIS]

I have terrible adonimal pain at the right side of the stomach and the middle part of the back

[@EdwardLeCara]

possibly right hip flexors (psoas muscle). try goûté bridges ( 2 x 15 reps) and see how it does

[@noahrockmore5601]

This is great. I’m enduring my third diaphragm spasm in the past few years. Each has been torture, especially at night can’t lie down without intense extremely painful spasms. Have to sleep upright, or try. Got any suggestions for the back. This works great for front rib cage but I also have horrible pain all the way around to my back

[@addictaedtokookie1622]

sounds terrifying 😰 is there no cure? / relief?

[@G_0_0_Zroot]

I was laying on my side and twisted, i felt like i moved something out place below my left ribs. I got scared and couldn't fix it. Turns out it wasn't my ribs(that i know of) , but the long muscle running from your neck to lower back. I pushed my knuckles into it(super sore & tender) and took some deep breaths. My body works, but can't tell if im still in a panick attacked state, cus im still feeling a bit worried. I did a back workout yesterday, so maybe thats why. I hate being scared and not knowing if I'm going to die(lol). Anyways, been a while since everybodys comments on here, hope you all are healed and feeling normal again..

[@janjericbalingit6168]

Wow, I tried it today. And it really removes the pain.

[@awhitecouple]

It worked instantly, I hope it lasts.

[@rastislavkopecky2932]

I had car accident 6 months ago and since then I have constant pain in lower ribs and difficulty breathing, had to call ambulance several times and all the checks from doctors said I am healthy, no pancreas problems, no galbladers, no guds problems, they said its depression and I am taking pills for depression now and its still the same,still pain and difficulty breathing, and this video is like I believe I have this problem.. can I try this exercise and releasing even through the pain and big discomfort?Thank you so much

[@EdwardLeCara]

since everything else has been ruled out, I see no reason not to try this approach for pain relief

[@EdwardLeCara]

since everything else has been ruled out, I see no reason not to try this approach for pain relief

[@popitn2nd]

What if you have pain on that floating rib. From the left side to the back area along the lower rib cage? What could this mean?

[@EdwardLeCara]

floating rib could be irritated from coughing/sneezing or could be the cartilage. You can do light pressure above or below the rib (between the ribs) but not on the rib itself.

[@crystalspang6717]

i suspect I tore my diaphragm too from a recent bout of coughing because I'm experiencing pain on the cartilage of my left rib, upper quadrant, below the underside of my left breast. is self administered rehabilitation the only way to help this condition?

[@bm7654]

Hello, did you get any relief for your diaphragm? Thanks

[@amitjain9400]

I m also experiencing the same pain after 1 month of coughing. Can u please help me getting rid of it

[@abdulbadymandugay6169]

It was really relieving. I wanted to know, what caused this tho? So I can avoid doing it again

[@EdwardLeCara]

Glad it helped. Hard to know what caused. Usually overuse of the diaphragm.

[@adarshgpillai6838]

Hi sir I did leg raise and some push ups very intense on Thursday. And I did stretching and proper warm down. I am basically a sports player and doing my workout normally 4 times a week for the last one month. But on Friday onwards I have pain on the same spot in your video near my upper core. Today onwards I can't stand straight and have pain while coughing. Kindly requesting you to get on me. Is it really because of workout or any mistakes during core workouts?

[@EdwardLeCara]

Since you are having pain after leg raises, I am guessing you overworked your rectus abdominus muscle. Try laying on your stomach on your elbow (like watching tv) for between 1-2 minutes 4/day.

[@adarshgpillai6838]

@@EdwardLeCara thank you Sir. I will follow that and I will update you after the reccommed days of instruction. Can I still do workouts? Or rest for myself for the next few days?

[@EdwardLeCara]

Adarsh G Pillai probably okay to do upper body. I’d lay off lower body for a few days

[@adarshgpillai6838]

@@EdwardLeCara okay Sir I will update you soon Thank you so much for your time

[@adarshgpillai6838]

@@EdwardLeCara HI sir I am very thankful for this video. It really helped me. Now I don't have pain and I followed your instructions. Thanks a lot 🙏

[@anjupandey9056]

I got pain in right side of rib after I did yoga side stretches.i stopped for 15 days and it was good but again when I started doing other exercises,I feel the pain especially when doing Russian twist and hip dip exercise. What is that sir? Plz reply

[@EdwardLeCara]

sounds like either the internal oblique, external oblique or transverse abdominus was strained during the stretching. I would start doing side planks (7s hold with 2 second rest) 12-15 each side each day (2-3 sets) and avoid twisting motions. If the discomfort during the activity exceeds a 3/10 VAS pain then an evaluation is probably necessary. I'd be happy to do a Zoom consultation

[@maryawino5322]

Hi The pain in my left rib is still slightly there, I have done the exercise both using my hands and using a band around my waist, but as I breath in and out there is no any pain , only a feeling of a bone ,but no pain

[@EdwardLeCara]

bone or between the bones? Sometimes the tissue between the bones (intercostals) get irritated. You can place your fingers between the ribs on the site of pain and apply moderate pressure for 30-60s on each tender spot while breathing in thru your nose and out thru your nose

[@spiritualaries4500]

I had an x-ray he didn't see anything is that enough to rule out organs and do this ?I'm having no breathing issues I just feel uncomfortable under my left rib and it's days and yesterday it didn't happen at all first day. But this morning it's happening again. I'm going crazy .if it is diaphram how long does it take to heal.

[@EdwardLeCara]

You will not see soft tissue/organs with an x-ray. If breathing is not a problem, I would ask for an ultrasound image to make sure not organ inflammation is happening (ie. spleen). If the diaphragm is an issue, this technique should at least alleviate some of the symptoms quickly. Are you experiencing any of the following which would indicate a possible spleen issue: * Pain or fullness in the left upper abdomen that may spread to the left shoulder. * Feeling full without eating or after eating only a small amount from the enlarged spleen pressing on your stomach. * Anemia * Fatigue * Frequent infections * Easy bleeding Please go back to the doctor and ask for lab work and ultrasound to rule out internal organ if you are not getting any relief.

[@user-mp9zg3qy1x]

😮 Wow ,good to know ,Thought it was the hot spicey food i was eating .Goung on 4 days now .😮

[@janicefarley6800]

I have this pain constantly and they don’t know what it is. It’s so terribly painful and I feel like I’m being squeezed around lower ribs on both sides and I have chest pain. I’ve been checked for everything and it makes me feel like I can’t breathe either.

[@aces.zaldua3558]

We have the same problem. How was it? can properly breath now? Mine feels liks my lower ribs spasm or harden that i had to put my hands on them so i can breath. This usually happens when im exerting involving my arms and when i bend. Also even when i walk i feel like my muscles squeeze making it hard for to take in air or oxygen. I also suffer from indigestion (no heartburn or acid tho). I get easily full even when i just ate small meals. I dont know if this relates to my muscle strain in ribs or diaphragm 😭

[@Sprint4serbia]

How are y’all?

[@manifest9726]

​@@aces.zaldua3558 you ok now ?

[@aces.zaldua3558]

@@manifest9726 hii! Yes, im fine now. No medication needed, i didnt even see a doctor. I just got fine overtime. Probably just anxiety, i mistook it with other health issues, but really its just my mental health. I sometimes think that i may have a little hiatal hernia, so i would get a ct scan in the future when i already have enough money. Thank u for asking ^^

[@sugammalikup17]

Pain below scapula on left side while breathing

[@liaodr]

放鬆與肝臟相連結的橫膈膜上的筋膜唷!

[@niccolbyu6400]

Diaphragm game calls ??