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How Do You Deal With Your Costocondritis? (Chest Pain And Ribs Moving)
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I've been dealing with costocondritis since my car accident in 2016 and over the past few years it seems to be getting worse. I also have mild scoliosis in my upper thorasic, from the car accident. (Seatbelt injury) Physical therapy, side sleeping, stretching or just a wrong turn doesn't seem to help. Coughing and sneezing are the worst pains ever if I'm not ready for them
I'm open to any advice anyone might have to help reduce my chest pain and stabilize my rib cage so my ribs don't shift… read more

posted April 15, 2023
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A MySpondylitisTeam Member

It helps the lower and mid back . The straps are adjustable I don’t feel them at all because of my bra straps . Both kind of body shapers reach up to the bottom of my bra . I don’t have the rib pain like I use to as long as I don’t over do it working in the house or yard . Yes I found it on Amazon . Sorry it took so long to get back . I’ve been busy .

posted April 25, 2023
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

This is the other one I have for warmer weather .

posted April 18, 2023
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

I have a white one like that hooks up and zips up .

posted April 18, 2023
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

I can’t have surgery on my mid spine because it’s to dangerous . My rib pain is so outrageous. I got a full length body shaper . I’m only 126 lbs but got a large one because I want to be stable not squeezed in , it does help . I have a just waist one for when it’s warm outside . Amazon has some good priced ones . Hope this helps .

posted April 18, 2023
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

I got a steroid injection. And I completely stopped all activity for 2 weeks. No laundry, no work outs, no dishes, no driving , no anything. I got significantly better.

posted April 17, 2023

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