Question
I've had my rib put back in place 11 times and it always comes out the same day, sometimes within minutes. I started off with one rib out and now I have four. Of course, my insurance only pays for 10 trips to the chiro. What is a reasonable number of visits with a chiro to take care of this problem?


Answer
Kendel,
it can depend on how chronic the rib displacement is. If it's chronic for years you
may want to try kinesio tape. Or taping the ribs in proper way. Make sure your chiro or physical therapist knows how to tape these types
of problems. Also, why do you have 4 ribs out
now after having 3 out before? You also need to address the muscles attached to those ribs and possibly try massage therapy. It also depends on which ribs are out. The bottom 2  ribs are floating ribs and are more difficult to get them to stay. So, I recommend taping them for awhile.
Everyone heals at different paces and it also depends on how chronic the problem is.
Hope that helps.

David kulla, DC
chiropractor , new York
synergywellnessny.com