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Hi I had a Mixed Martial arts ribs injury - the X-ray's negative no brakes,fractures, or cracks , the Dr. just said take a week or so off from MMA classes let it heal up , he said maybe the ribs are dislocated at the floating ribs on the left side , thats where the pain and tenderness is coming from , doesn't hurt to breath at all though . Do you think the ribs can be dislocated? hard to get up and down to lay down or get up everything else is pretty effortless . what can this be ??????????
thanks
Rich
Rich,
This sounds like a rib sprain. Be patient. It can take a long time to heal up. Try to avoid provoking the pain for a while. You can still exercise, but do it in ways that doesn't stress the ribs, e.g. cross train or just do legs, etc. It's okay to wear a wrap around the ribs. You can find rib supports on the market. Find one that makes the pain less when you move. Therapeutic ultrasound and some careful manual therapy by a chiropractor would be helpful. Let me know how you are in about 6 weeks.
Dr. G
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| Comment | thanks alot ! I actually am starting to feel noticeably better the last day or so , sleeping with minimal discomfort. I am on Naproxen , and Ice...its really making a difference , I will let you Dr. Gillman thanks !!! Rich Finaldi | ||
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Scott F. Gillman, DC, DACBSP
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21 Years in practice: I can answer any question regarding chiropractic and sports medicine treatment. Mostly, I can help the unknowing public understand what is safe, valid, reasonable and evidence-based, and what kinds of unscrupulous chiropractors and fraudulent methods to stay away from. I have an advanced specialty degree in Chiropractic Sports Medicine. I have experience treating elite and Olympic athletes.
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Experience:
- 21 years in practice;
- Pan American Games, 2011: Official Medical Staff for the Pan Am Games.
- Beijing 2008 Olympic Games: World Olympians Associan and International Sports Chiropractic Association Healthcare Team;
- International Chiropractic Sports Sciences Diploma;
- Official Provider: Jamaican Track and Field team for Penn Relays (2009-2011)
- Experience with USA Gymnastics Healthcare team and International Powerlifting Association Medical Staff;
- 300 hour chiropractic sports medicine diplomate degree (DACBSP); International Chiropractic Sports Sciences Diploma (ICSSD)
- Healthcare Consultant: Century, Ty-Wood Corp. Holliston, MA (2005-2007)
- Team Chiropractor: Boston Bulldogs USL D-3 & Boston Renegades USL W-1 League (1999-2004)
- Independent Examiner: Scope Medical and The Physician's Network
- Professional/Clinical Monitor: Affiliated Monitors, Inc.
- Board of Directors: MetroWest Chamber of Commerce (Massachusetts)2000-2006
- "The Impact of Chiropractic Manipulative Therapy on Chronic Recurrent Lateral Ankle Sprain Syndrome in Two Young Athletes" J. of Chiro Med , Fall 2004
- "Work Related Injury;" The Hanover Report, June, 1993
- "Long Lasting Analgesic Effect of Oxymorphonazine in Rats;" Agonists and Antagonists III, n.7675, 1985
- BS Biology, Doctor of Chiropractic: Northwestern College of Chiropractic,
- Diplomate: American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (DACBSP)
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Doctor of Chiropractic Diplomate: American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians
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