Expert: John Quackenbush DC - 3/23/2010

Question
I went to the MDs a few weeks back and c/o right lower rib pain in the back..she did an Xray and it normal.
The pain subsided for a time but it's back and feels "knotty" underneath. Thinking of finding a chiropractor for some treatments. Any help appreciated!

Answer
Tara,

Just so you know the "Normal" means there are no tumors, fractures, or dislocations! That's a good start but your rib can be subluxated or slightly out of place or what chiropractors call subluxated. The lumpy feeling is more than likely a muscle trigger point or spasm.

I advise a chiropractic work up. Ask around from friends and family who is a good chiropractor and get a check up.

Dr John Quackenbush