Rib Pain is a result of injury to one or more of the 12 pairs of ribs that form the rib cage. Injury to this region usually occurs because of a sporting injury or a fall. This causes local bruising, inflammation and impact the way the rib functions during breathing and movement.
Signs and Symptoms
• Pain over the affected rib, which may radiate around to the front and back of the ribcage • Pain on deep breath, coughing, sneezing or laughing • Breathing difficulties • Swelling over the affected rib • Muscles spasm around the affected region
Physiotherapy Management
At Live Well Physio, we perform a thorough assessment to diagnose the cause of your problem. Our goal is to get you back pain-free as soon as possible.
Your physiotherapy treatment may include:
• Mobilisation techniques to the affected rib and surrounding joints
• Massage to tight muscles
• Taping techniques to assist rib function
• Breathing technique retraining
• Exercises to improve rib cage movement and reduce pain
We are committed to helping you achieve your health goals and to Live Well.