2006-06-19 13:58:07 · 7 answers · asked by michele o 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Chiropractor and x-rays say they are dislocated pain for over a year
2006-06-20 06:04:15 · update #1
I have several dislocated ribs due to a fall...doctor said nothing can be done...they hurt like hell, breathing, certain movement and sneezing (oww-wee!) took about 2 weeks to start healing and getting relief.
2006-06-19 14:08:50 · answer #1 · answered by sadie_oyes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dislocated is not a correct term but rather stretched intercostal muscles and tendons is more likely. I had a high school wrestling injury as you described. The symptoms are painful ribs when you breath, sneeze, cough or laugh... anything that moves the ribs. If you haven't seen a M.D. then get yourself in for x-rays. In the meantime try wearing an Ace bandage or something tight fitting to help keep the ribs stable. I had a special rib belt that went around the lower chest that cinched up with straps and velcro. It heals slowly and two weeks or more is likely.
2006-06-19 17:33:39 · answer #2 · answered by Kamikazeâ?ºKid 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your ribs can definitely be dislocated.
2014-08-09 04:49:14 · answer #3 · answered by Marc D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you can dislocate your ribs, you can however fracture or break them if you are hit hard enough. I suggest you see a doctor.
2006-06-19 14:00:39 · answer #4 · answered by Blue Jean 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The ribs cannot be dislocated.
2006-06-19 14:13:25 · answer #5 · answered by Tulip 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
dislocted? probably not, fractured more likely. if you do wear a brace or belt, make sure you do some deep breathing, and cough to prevent a pneumonia
2006-06-19 21:58:57 · answer #6 · answered by Dean B 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
What did the doctor say?
2006-06-19 14:01:23 · answer #7 · answered by Pooks 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋