Chest or rib cage pain can be a sharp, dull, or achy pain which is felt at the chest. It may occur after an obvious injury or without explanation. The pain can be felt immediately upon injury, or slowly develop over time. If you have unexplained chest pain lasting more than a few minutes, it is best to get assessed by healthcare professionals. This can be a sign of an underlying medical condition.
Symptoms:
– Muscle weakness
– Airway problems
– Lung and heart disease
– Breathing control
Finding the cause of your chest or rib cage pain can be challenging, especially if you’ve never had prior symptoms. The recommended treatment depends on the cause of the pain. Very often we find the work force of Brookvale come our clinic for rib and chest pain.
With chiropractic examination, it aims at ruling out serious medical problems. It is then followed by a detailed examination of the joints and muscles. Suggested exercise fit for the situation is then administered. The goal of the treatment is to restore the movement, reduce pain and reduce the muscle spasm. This is done using a variety of different ‘hands on’ techniques and exercises.
Very often poor breathing can be due to poor posture and the effect it has on the lungs due to the chest cavity not being mobile enough. We are experts and improving the posture and alignment of the spine.
To have your breathing assessed, contact us to make an appointment at Complete Chiropractic Dee Why.