Chiropractors/damaged ribs

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Expert: - 1/1/2011


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Dear Dr

5days Ago,i turned in my seat in the car and my ribs touched the back support and it felt likr my rib moved over something and it really hurt, about the 5th rib on the right side under arm, The pain became nearly unbearable and radiated to the front of ribs over liver, it is so sore to touch and hurts to move,it feels like my ribs are pulled up,the whole rib cage feels sore and pinched somehowThe worst thing is i looked the injury up on the net and it said you can have these injuries if you have cancer and that made me really scared,how can i treat this injury and would a chiropractor be able to help?thank you"

Answer
Hello,
Please do not only rely on the internet for medical advise. You should always consult with an MD before you worry, especially about cancer. You may have subluxed your rib, which is very common. It may indeed have shifted which is causing your pain. Yes, a chiropractor can help. You may need some adjustments, and soft tissue therapy and you should start to feel good. After examination, the chiropractor may suggest x-rays to rule out anything mores serious.

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Dr. Nekessa Remy

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I am able to answer questions regarding chiropractic treatment, physical rehabilitation and musculoskeletal injuries. This involves conditions such back and neck pain, headaches, joint pain, athletic injuries, overuse injuries, sciatic, carpal tunnel and other nerve-related conditions. Various therapies including, nutrition, medical acupuncture, laser therapy, soft tissue therapy (Active Release Technique), orthotics, workplace ergonomics, postural exercises and active rehabilitation.

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10 years experience in athletic rehabilitation and exercise therapy. 7 years experience as a certified kinesiologist working in motor vehicle accident rehab. Clinic chiropractor and owner of The Chiropractic Office in Missisauga, Ontario. Graduated from Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC). On the board of Directors of The Care Management Group (Car Accident Injury Management Group)

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Ontario Chiropractic Association Canadian Chiropractic Association Canadian Chiropractic Protective Association

Education/Credentials
Currently enrolled in the Fellowship of Chiropractic Rehabilitation Sciences (CMCC) Metrix Certified In home Assessor Graduated Magna Cum Laude from CMCC Diploma in Acupuncture from McMaster University Graduated with an Honors Degree from University of Western Ontario Certified Personal Trainer

Awards and Honors
Doctor of Chiropractic degree from CMCC Diploma in Acupuncture from McMaster University Honors Degree in Kinesiology from the University of Western Ontario

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