Question
MRI
Hi,
I have had trouble with my back for 18 years.
I am 42 years old.
I have had an MRI but nothing out of the ordinary shows up.
The pain is the left side of the thoracic region.
I have been told there is some disc wedging.
I feel tight around the ribs.
The feeling is like the ribs are putting pressure on my spine.
Could it be that I in fact have problems with my ribs where they connect to the spine and would it show on an MRI?
Every day is a battle as my spine feels week and unstable and I cannot function properly.
It is putting my family under stress as well.
Any suggestions?
Kind Regards Anthony McNamara
Kind Regards Anthony McNamara
AnswerHello Anthony,
Yes, the ribs often can cause your symptoms. The ribs insert onto the vertebrea in two places, these joints can become irritated causing spinal pain and radiating pain tracking around the side or front of the chest where the ribs insert. You may want to see a Doctor of Chiropractic as they will adjust the Costovertebral Junction (where the ribs meet the spine)realigning the joint back into place. After the adjustment you may notice instant relief. Soft tissue massage to the affected area will help reduce tension and pressure on the joints.
Have a great day,
Dr. Brendon O'Brien D.C.
