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Dr. Gillman,
I have had some back pain for quite some time just to the right of my spine in the thoracic area and it is very painful. My girlfriend noticed that on my chest the rib(s) seem to be protruding farther than the ribs on the other side, and when following the ribs around to the back, the location of the pain is consistent with the rib abnormality. I have noticed that it can be especially painful when I take a deep breath and bend over, and the sensation is not only pain but burning as well. I have yet to go to a chiropractor concerning this problem and wondered if you might have any advice to give me or insight into my problem. Anything would be helpful. Thank you, Doctor.
Kent
Kent,
This is a common problem that chiropractors deal with. Provided you didn't previously fracture the rib, and also provided you don't have sternal cartilage inflammation, it should be an easy fix. The typical joint manipulation maneuver involves you laying on your back while the doctor sets the rib from front to back. It's a textbook maneuver. Usually it is not painful, and it sometimes provides instantaneous relief. Let me know how it goes.
Good luck.
Dr. G
www.drgillman.com
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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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