Chiropractors/sore rib area

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Expert: - 10/17/2006


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Over the past year my mid rib area on my left side aches and is sore to touch.  I go to a chiropracter about 6 times a year or as needed.  My physician wants to do a chest x'ray but I'm not sure that is neccessary.  It feels like I pulled something.  The condition gets sorer when I lift weights.  What do you think is the best way to go to relieve the pain and start the healing process?  

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Hello,

  You may want to have a exam by your chiropractor to determine if you need x-rays or not.  50% of the time a rib fracture can not be seen on x-ray!  Often the intercostal muscles can be strained from lifting weights, adjustments and soft tissue work will relieve this condition.

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Dr. Brendon O'Brien D.C.

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Questions related to: Chiropractic, Physical Therapy, Soft Tissue Treatment, Nutrition, Acupuncture, and the integration of Chinese and Western medicine.

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Dr. O'Brien is a highly skilled doctor of Chiropractic who has come to Minneapolis, Minnesota from Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. O'Brien has a extensive knowledge of sports related injuries and myofascial conditions. Dr. O'Brien has competed in Judo, Mountain Biking, Road Cycling, Free-Style Skiing, Cross-Country Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, and continues to compete in Mountain Biking, Road Cycling, and Cross-Country Skiing.

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