It took me 7 months of this pain until I was able to self-diagnose. It was on and off again despite teaching 7 days a week (some vinyasa [hot], some beginner hatha, and 1 gentle yoga) because duh me, felt like I needed to STRETCH, like you said! I now know how this happened. I was sick in February w/ a torrential cough constantly bracing myself for the sneezes or the coughs. So that when I was *mostly* cough free after my week off, I went back to teaching and really going for it if you know what I mean. Alas, at the tail end of teaching one of my 1st classes back (and 30 minutes before my other class), I got into such a coughing jag, I couldn't brace ANYTHING, cancelled my next class, and I suspect is when it happened. This is the ONLY video that I suspect will allow me to help myself & I have so much gratitude.
So helpful. My slipped rib syndrome has been getting so much worse now that I teach 6 days a week. It’s always twisting, back bending, and forward bending for me. Sometime I can literally see my rib poking out, and this is so gross, but I just gently place my palm on it and rub it back into place. Anyways, I’ll start working on this. Really wish they’d spoken more on this in the 200 hour. 😭
Hi Denice! Found your video yesterday. Have had discomfort for weeks and nothing I did would help. Finally, I did some research and was able to figure out what was going on. Costochondritis! I might have had slight cases of it before, but it quickly resolved. I tried out some of the suggestions offered by physical therapists. Some were helpful, while others caused even more discomfort. In this video, you gave a very clear explanation of the condition and some really great suggestions on how to fix myself. I tried out the crunches and planks as suggested. This morning I was significantly better! Moving forward, I’m going to continue implementing these movements, along with bracing (of course!). Deep gratitude from a flexible yoga teacher! 🙏
Please don't take this video away you are the only person who seems to know what your talking about. I just found out I have the worst of slipping rib and it's the most commonly misdiagnosed
If you have a diagnosis I suggest you find a doctor who understands this syndrome. There is a Facebook group and a group of thoracic surgeons who can actually help you. These stretches would exasperate this and isn’t accurate medically. It doesn’t improve and there is no recovery as the cartilage doesn’t just repair itself to the bone without assistance. The twist would send most of us to the ER in severe pain. Please please seek out the group and someone who can help you. I’ve suffered too long and it was PT, stretching and tips like this that only made it worse. I finally sought out Dr Hansen in West Virginia and got a diagnosis. He can explain the syndrome, how he helps and can shed light into the syndrome. If you good dr Hansen and the videos he has published on UA-cam, you can get a really good understanding of the syndrome. Sending you my best and really hope to find relief!
Thank you for commenting! Avoid stretching through the core for now and focus on developing your strength. Learn how to "set your core" and use your body as one piece. Control your range of motion. Best wishes!
@@latashaamon3036 help me ma'am I am suffering from this last ten years now whole left side of rib cage affected now 😢😢😢x-ray got normal many times I am feeling unhappy this type of lofe😢😢
Thank you for posting this. I am very flexible and get this so often, usually after side planks or wild thing and in today's case went from side plank into wild thing and bam! I am going to try your exercises in hopes of getting some relief but I know it will be a few days until I feel better. Thanks for posting!
Hey Justine! Thanks so much for your comment! I recommend you stay focused on "setting" your core first, before fully expressing a pose. My motto is Stability First! Check out my online course: deniseyogaco.com/mto
Hi found this so helpful. At the moment I am in a lot of pain from a slipped rib. When I practice a twist I always use my arm as leverage.... I won't anymore! I am super flexible so this has been so helpful.... Thank you
I had SRS for 16 years. Finally got surgery with Dr Hansen in West Virginia and feel like I’m getting my life back. I tried everything to try to fix it on my own.
How much did it cost to do the surgery if i may ask?Can you give a rough estimate? (Minus insurance).im a 38yr mom suffering from this for more than a year now and it has just stolen my joy of living and taking care of my daughter who watches me cry everday from this pain.
I am also suffering this problems last ten years bt I am not fine still now the whole left side of rib cage got more affected and now I am living my life with high pain and now i can't any work with my body only lying on the bed 😢😢😢😢
I just happened across your channel and coincidentally, I slipped a rib 3 days ago. It’s happened twice before but I had no name for it. Also, I had a shoulder impingement a few months back and had no idea why. I am binge watching your videos and learning so much. A huge thank you!! I began doing yoga again ( as a student) regularly (and only on you tube because of the shutdown etc) at the beginning of COVID, and wish I would’ve had you then. Thanks again so much.
Omg. I’ve had this pain when I bend over for as long as I can remember ! I finally asked my doctor about it when I was 30 and they kind of dismissed it and said “don’t do the things that aggravate it”
Just been diagnosed with having a slipped rib had it for seven months now after giving birth to my daughter nine months ago and the pain is horrendous but no doctors understand it so it’s really hard to get help! Thank you for this video definitely going to try this!
If you lookup the slipping rib syndrome group in Facebook they have a map of doctors Dr. Hansen gas been teaching his procedure to. You may have a doctor nearby that can diagnose and treat you.
Very useful - thank you. Just did it to the front ribs doing elephant pose and then trying to lift my hips upwards. Felt like my stomach muscles moved under the rib.
Glad to be of help! I always recommend Stability First! Set your core before you fully express and move from within your own body, never pull or push yourself. It's all about owning your range!
Thank you for this video! I am just discovering I may have this, and I definitely PULL during binds. Great information and I will practice what you suggest here
My left lower rib suddenly look different im experiencing mid back and upper shoulder pain usually flares up when taking a deep breathe. Upon touch I don’t feel any pain on my ribs as it feels more internally but I can see the difference in my ribs. I visited my doctor and got diagnosed with costochondritis. Do I actually have slipped rib ?
Possibly. The word "costochondritis" simply means you have inflammation of the cartilage that connects the bony part of the rib to the breast bone (sterum) which is on the front part of the rib cage. Since your pain is on the back side, he might be using the word to mean the cartilage that attaches the rib to the spine, which is "thoracochondritis" I believe. You might get a better diagnosis and possible treatment from a physical therapist or chiropractor. Hope you get some relief! D
hi ms. denise, would you recommend this video for high ribs as well? my ribs 3 and 4 in the back slip out of place - a lot! i am a bendy yoga student too so what you're saying makes sense! i don't have access to a chiropractor where i am currently (in the past my chiro has popped those ribs back into place up to three times a week!) so looking for alternative relief and solutions!
I get a aching pain down my left flank and rib if I do any form of excersise ie pull ups running or even cleaning my home I will get the pain and also I struggle to breath it feels so tight my left side and cant breath very well I also find my heart will bang really hard and I feel really faint whenever I Try to move my body. my left rib also sticks out more than my right rib I have told my doctor all this and he said he doesn't know what else to do he referred me to the pain clinic If you could get back to me be much appreciated i also have slight scoliosis thanks.
I noticed you failed to mention connective tissue disorders such as EDS, chronic Lyme disease and bartonella. These injuries are far more likely to occur in people afflicted by these problems. Great explanation of the injury but none of your recommendations will actually “fix” the problem. In fact, the things you suggest could actually aggravate the condition.
Thanks for commenting! My intention in this (intentionally) short video was not to give a comprehensive overview of the condition and the etiology, but just to show some possible cases where this could happen in otherwise healthy yogis or athletes. If the video helps people understand the condition a bit more, that's great. For some it may even help self-treat. I hope I didn't come across as making that seem like a sure thing!
I just saw your comment! I hope you are feeling better! Usually the discomfort lessens in a few days, but may come back if you keep doing something that provokes it. Make sure you are doing work to develop your core strength and learn how to use your body as one piece! Best wishes!
@@activatedasana yeah it actually did get better thank you, but my rib is injured again 😞 I’m a boxer though, it was a sparring injury initially that started all this off, I took a hard right hook to the body. It had started to feel fine but I got hit on that same place about a week ago and it’s just started all the pain again. I really found your video useful though and also watched some others :) Quick question… my gf is nearly 4 months pregnant… are there any moves you could suggest for lower back pain for her … or just any yoga that is beneficial during pregnancy? Thank you:)
Many people suffering with SRS have the thin cartilage at the front where it joins to the rib above, actually break. Im not sure these core building exercises would help in these kind of cases?
Its always better to get out ahead of this type of injury with good movement habits. If you know how to set your core and develop Range of Control (rather than always going to your extreme passive end range) that's the best preventative approach. I agree with you, if someone is delicately built or deconditioned they will have to start even slower, letting the tissue heal first, and possibly getting an orthopedic adjustment to reposition the rib. But for those who are in good physical condition, they can often self-treat very effectively. This is part of coming to know oneself and extremely valuable. Sadly, general doctors rarely can give advice on this issue and people are often medicated when dealing with the instability is the path to healing. Thanks for commenting! D
I’m not a yoga person. I don’t know the term”binding”, can you explain? I’m having debilitating pain right where you’re pointing. Been to all kinds of ppl and no one has mentioned a slipping rib. I started researching it and believe this is def my issue besides having a scapula issue no one can figure out. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I will try the breathing exercise.
It's important to have a assessment by a physical therapist if this does not get better on its own. If you find it is a re-occurring issue, see if you can identify a cause. When you are out of pain, make sure you are practicing "bracing your core", especially when lifting or carrying or twisting. In Yoga practice, we bind with our arms wrapping around our legs in some postures. Best wishes!
It took me 7 months of this pain until I was able to self-diagnose. It was on and off again despite teaching 7 days a week (some vinyasa [hot], some beginner hatha, and 1 gentle yoga) because duh me, felt like I needed to STRETCH, like you said!
I now know how this happened. I was sick in February w/ a torrential cough constantly bracing myself for the sneezes or the coughs. So that when I was *mostly* cough free after my week off, I went back to teaching and really going for it if you know what I mean.
Alas, at the tail end of teaching one of my 1st classes back (and 30 minutes before my other class), I got into such a coughing jag, I couldn't brace ANYTHING, cancelled my next class, and I suspect is when it happened.
This is the ONLY video that I suspect will allow me to help myself & I have so much gratitude.
So helpful. My slipped rib syndrome has been getting so much worse now that I teach 6 days a week. It’s always twisting, back bending, and forward bending for me. Sometime I can literally see my rib poking out, and this is so gross, but I just gently place my palm on it and rub it back into place. Anyways, I’ll start working on this. Really wish they’d spoken more on this in the 200 hour. 😭
Hi Denice! Found your video yesterday. Have had discomfort for weeks and nothing I did would help. Finally, I did some research and was able to figure out what was going on. Costochondritis!
I might have had slight cases of it before, but it quickly resolved. I tried out some of the suggestions offered by physical therapists. Some were helpful, while others caused even more discomfort.
In this video, you gave a very clear explanation of the condition and some really great suggestions on how to fix myself. I tried out the crunches and planks as suggested. This morning I was significantly better! Moving forward, I’m going to continue implementing these movements, along with bracing (of course!). Deep gratitude from a flexible yoga teacher! 🙏
Thank you!! So helpful. I was able to pinpoint exactly the posture where I hurt myself and know what to do to prevent in the future.
Please don't take this video away you are the only person who seems to know what your talking about. I just found out I have the worst of slipping rib and it's the most commonly misdiagnosed
If you have a diagnosis I suggest you find a doctor who understands this syndrome. There is a Facebook group and a group of thoracic surgeons who can actually help you. These stretches would exasperate this and isn’t accurate medically. It doesn’t improve and there is no recovery as the cartilage doesn’t just repair itself to the bone without assistance. The twist would send most of us to the ER in severe pain. Please please seek out the group and someone who can help you. I’ve suffered too long and it was PT, stretching and tips like this that only made it worse. I finally sought out Dr Hansen in West Virginia and got a diagnosis. He can explain the syndrome, how he helps and can shed light into the syndrome. If you good dr Hansen and the videos he has published on UA-cam, you can get a really good understanding of the syndrome. Sending you my best and really hope to find relief!
Thank you for commenting! Avoid stretching through the core for now and focus on developing your strength. Learn how to "set your core" and use your body as one piece. Control your range of motion. Best wishes!
So stop the thoracic stretching and twisting? It gives me more pain.
@@latashaamon3036 help me ma'am I am suffering from this last ten years now whole left side of rib cage affected now 😢😢😢x-ray got normal many times I am feeling unhappy this type of lofe😢😢
Thank you for posting this. I am very flexible and get this so often, usually after side planks or wild thing and in today's case went from side plank into wild thing and bam! I am going to try your exercises in hopes of getting some relief but I know it will be a few days until I feel better. Thanks for posting!
Hey Justine! Thanks so much for your comment! I recommend you stay focused on "setting" your core first, before fully expressing a pose. My motto is Stability First! Check out my online course: deniseyogaco.com/mto
Hi found this so helpful. At the moment I am in a lot of pain from a slipped rib. When I practice a twist I always use my arm as leverage.... I won't anymore! I am super flexible so this has been so helpful.... Thank you
I had SRS for 16 years. Finally got surgery with Dr Hansen in West Virginia and feel like I’m getting my life back. I tried everything to try to fix it on my own.
How much did it cost to do the surgery if i may ask?Can you give a rough estimate? (Minus insurance).im a 38yr mom suffering from this for more than a year now and it has just stolen my joy of living and taking care of my daughter who watches me cry everday from this pain.
@@marisamayum6908 hi! it's about $30,000 without insurance is what i've heard.
I am also suffering this problems last ten years bt I am not fine still now the whole left side of rib cage got more affected and now I am living my life with high pain and now i can't any work with my body only lying on the bed 😢😢😢😢
I just happened across your channel and coincidentally, I slipped a rib 3 days ago. It’s happened twice before but I had no name for it. Also, I had a shoulder impingement a few months back and had no idea why. I am binge watching your videos and learning so much. A huge thank you!! I began doing yoga again ( as a student) regularly (and only on you tube because of the shutdown etc) at the beginning of COVID, and wish I would’ve had you then. Thanks again so much.
Thanks so much for commenting! I'm delighted you have found my videos helpful! Take care of yourself! D
Omg. I’ve had this pain when I bend over for as long as I can remember ! I finally asked my doctor about it when I was 30 and they kind of dismissed it and said “don’t do the things that aggravate it”
Thank you for this technique. I work with steel and have struggled with this pain for a long time. Hopefully this helps avoid aggregating it
Just been diagnosed with having a slipped rib had it for seven months now after giving birth to my daughter nine months ago and the pain is horrendous but no doctors understand it so it’s really hard to get help!
Thank you for this video definitely going to try this!
@Tiffany Ringwood thank you so much but I’m from the uk.
Lookup Dr. Hansen WVU, he gas developed a technique surgery to fix srs
If you lookup the slipping rib syndrome group in Facebook they have a map of doctors Dr. Hansen gas been teaching his procedure to. You may have a doctor nearby that can diagnose and treat you.
Exactly at hospital they told me it wasn’t even a thing
We don't place enough importance on "setting the core" in Yoga. Always chasing flexibility causes many injuries. Always remember, Stability First!
Very useful - thank you. Just did it to the front ribs doing elephant pose and then trying to lift my hips upwards. Felt like my stomach muscles moved under the rib.
Such a clever lady! I slipped my rib the other day and i did it twisting and tensing while i was twisting. Exactly what she said. Thanks
Glad to be of help! I always recommend Stability First! Set your core before you fully express and move from within your own body, never pull or push yourself. It's all about owning your range!
Thank you for this video! I am just discovering I may have this, and I definitely PULL during binds. Great information and I will practice what you suggest here
Hey Joshua! Just saw your comment! I hope you have had a good result trying these suggestions!
Do you know of a treatment? I’ve been receiving PRP and Chiro but they’ve been ineffective.
My left lower rib suddenly look different im experiencing mid back and upper shoulder pain usually flares up when taking a deep breathe. Upon touch I don’t feel any pain on my ribs as it feels more internally but I can see the difference in my ribs. I visited my doctor and got diagnosed with costochondritis.
Do I actually have slipped rib ?
Possibly.
The word "costochondritis" simply means you have inflammation of the cartilage that connects the bony part of the rib to the breast bone (sterum) which is on the front part of the rib cage.
Since your pain is on the back side, he might be using the word to mean the cartilage that attaches the rib to the spine, which is "thoracochondritis" I believe. You might get a better diagnosis and possible treatment from a physical therapist or chiropractor.
Hope you get some relief! D
hi ms. denise, would you recommend this video for high ribs as well? my ribs 3 and 4 in the back slip out of place - a lot! i am a bendy yoga student too so what you're saying makes sense! i don't have access to a chiropractor where i am currently (in the past my chiro has popped those ribs back into place up to three times a week!) so looking for alternative relief and solutions!
Very helpful, and well done, thank you for your time!
Thanks! I appreciate you saying!
Thanks for this, I suspect I may have SRS. Curious as to why heat is a factor? I find my symptoms to get worse when it's hot. Thanks!
I get a aching pain down my left flank and rib if I do any form of excersise ie pull ups running or even cleaning my home I will get the pain and also I struggle to breath it feels so tight my left side and cant breath very well I also find my heart will bang really hard and I feel really faint whenever I Try to move my body. my left rib also sticks out more than my right rib I have told my doctor all this and he said he doesn't know what else to do he referred me to the pain clinic If you could get back to me be much appreciated i also have slight scoliosis thanks.
Thank you so much!
I noticed you failed to mention connective tissue disorders such as EDS, chronic Lyme disease and bartonella. These injuries are far more likely to occur in people afflicted by these problems. Great explanation of the injury but none of your recommendations will actually “fix” the problem. In fact, the things you suggest could actually aggravate the condition.
Thanks for commenting!
My intention in this (intentionally) short video was not to give a comprehensive overview of the condition and the etiology, but just to show some possible cases where this could happen in otherwise healthy yogis or athletes.
If the video helps people understand the condition a bit more, that's great. For some it may even help self-treat. I hope I didn't come across as making that seem like a sure thing!
Mamm really I'm not understanding why pain every time left side I done my acg every thing is okay but pain is still there
I'm sorry, I hope you can find someone in your area to do a proper assessment!
what if my like 3rd rib is out
Had this problem for years
My lower left back rib is out of place how can I get it back in I’m in agony 😞
I just saw your comment! I hope you are feeling better! Usually the discomfort lessens in a few days, but may come back if you keep doing something that provokes it.
Make sure you are doing work to develop your core strength and learn how to use your body as one piece! Best wishes!
@@activatedasana yeah it actually did get better thank you, but my rib is injured again 😞
I’m a boxer though, it was a sparring injury initially that started all this off, I took a hard right hook to the body. It had started to feel fine but I got hit on that same place about a week ago and it’s just started all the pain again. I really found your video useful though and also watched some others :)
Quick question… my gf is nearly 4 months pregnant… are there any moves you could suggest for lower back pain for her … or just any yoga that is beneficial during pregnancy?
Thank you:)
Many people suffering with SRS have the thin cartilage at the front where it joins to the rib above, actually break. Im not sure these core building exercises would help in these kind of cases?
Its always better to get out ahead of this type of injury with good movement habits. If you know how to set your core and develop Range of Control (rather than always going to your extreme passive end range) that's the best preventative approach.
I agree with you, if someone is delicately built or deconditioned they will have to start even slower, letting the tissue heal first, and possibly getting an orthopedic adjustment to reposition the rib.
But for those who are in good physical condition, they can often self-treat very effectively. This is part of coming to know oneself and extremely valuable.
Sadly, general doctors rarely can give advice on this issue and people are often medicated when dealing with the instability is the path to healing.
Thanks for commenting!
D
I’m not a yoga person. I don’t know the term”binding”, can you explain? I’m having debilitating pain right where you’re pointing. Been to all kinds of ppl and no one has mentioned a slipping rib. I started researching it and believe this is def my issue besides having a scapula issue no one can figure out. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I will try the breathing exercise.
It's important to have a assessment by a physical therapist if this does not get better on its own. If you find it is a re-occurring issue, see if you can identify a cause. When you are out of pain, make sure you are practicing "bracing your core", especially when lifting or carrying or twisting.
In Yoga practice, we bind with our arms wrapping around our legs in some postures.
Best wishes!
@@activatedasana thank you! I’ve seen 4 pt’s.
Oh, can you recommend a beginners core exercise. Going to start slow thank you!
Join the Facebook support group - lots of surgeons listed within the group that can help. Good luck!
Scapula pain can be caused by SRS.
@@AuroraMaeD thank you, I have. I have an appt w/Dr Hansen in 2 wks.
can you help me i walk 33 years ago with slib ribs can i find help
So beautiful 🥰❤️