Upper back pain, slipping rib syndrome- Thoracic spine treatment with Prolotherapy and bracing

Ross Hauser, MD and Danielle Matias, PA-C discuss the types of cases we see at Caring Medical Florida for slipping rib syndrome, upper back pain, and thoracic instability-related conditions.

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**DISCLAIMER: As with any medical treatment, no guarantees or claims of cures are made as to the extent of the response to treatment that every person experiences. Every therapy/treatment has patients who experience varying levels of success and failure. Results may not be the same from patient to patient, even with a similar diagnosis, as the body’s internal status is unique to each individual.

[theindustryexpert]

I love these two, finally a medical professionals who understand and recognize there is significant pain and issues with thoracic area, and not assuming it's the cervical or lumbar!

[ItsmeJenagain]

I have this problem as well as cervical instability due to a car accident 10 years ago (side whiplash). My ribs and neck constantly pop, just from taking a deep breath! Additionally, I have a lot of dizziness and balance problems related to the neck issue. I had my first prolotherapy treatment with Dr. Marc Johnson (who trained with Dr. Hauser) 3 weeks ago and my ribs are popping much less. I'm hoping that with continued treatments, I will see more improvement. Very thankful for this channel and the work you are doing. It is an invaluable resource!!

[matthaines]

I'm grateful for the videos you guys put out sounds like so many of my health issues the last ten years are from my spine I got kyphosis, horrible forward head posture and also have pelvic problems and lower extremity issues like you mentioned

[solitus]

I had a rib fractured in military and never saw medical. Now that I'm older, it slips often. I do a lot of thoracic exercises.

[dawitking]

I had the same problem with my neck and ribs, I visited chiropractor for 6 months, I spent all my money but my pain still hurt my neck, I'm watching this channel I'm asking the Dr do you have branch in Atlanta Georgia ?

[nikhilr]

Tell me one thing sir in the video at the end you show a persons thoracic cervical junction of spine and tell that the spinal cord is very near and causing tention for that what can be done, or what would you do ? I am planning of coming to your office

[angeliahoward]

Great information, thank you! Could you put together a video segment of how prolo might be able to help with scoliosis pain and if prolo is beneficial to do during any scoliosis treatments?

[VizzyInks]

Does this all apply to people with Hypermobile Ehler Danlos Syndrome? I have tried a ton of pt for slipping rib syndrome but nothing helps...

[thedoorchurchroswell]

This is very helpful. My spine has gone through a lot of trauma this last year. From aching, to chills, to shivers, and temperature swings.
Also, I have a lack of confidence, loss of appetite, and emotional instability. I’ve been trying to find some answers and doctors have not been able to treat me or help me. I look forward to getting some treatment and hope to find some answers at your medical facility.

[gilgamesh]

Ive had ridiculous pain and pressure in the center of my upper thoracic spine, and chest... like a vice. MRIs still not showing something significant

[odinsfire]

Very good video, thanks to both of you. So, are the injections cortisone?

[sunnysidecarebear]

Im having issues in my 8, 9 & 10. Some days hurts all the way around me like a hook. Somedays it just hurts and lingers in the front and some days its in back amd its hard to catch your breath when up moving around. Ive had everything ruled out. Lungs, liver, kidneys, colon, i have no gall bladder or appendix, no female organs. Nothing is left. Why do more doctors not know about this condition? I am in so much pain and no one can seem to help. I feel them pop at the tip when i take a deep breath. I def have the worst pain in 9 but 8 looks sunk in. 10 has pain on palpatation front and back.

[patrickpower]

I'm having that same issues what is prolotheraphy I'm starting physical therapy on 4 January does that help..

[carolyngreen]

Danielle thank you for your excellent information. Wondering if it would be difficult for you to slow down a little and enunciate more clearly. I really want to hear all your information

[jacktownsley]

I’ve been dealing with severe thoracic pain for the past five years with intense burning and and muscle spasms regularly on the right side. Two clear spinal MRI results with the Dr pointing in the direction of CBT therapy. Extremely frustrating and in constant pain. What would you guys recommend I do first, see another consultant and look into prolotherapt? I would reach out to you guys however I am in scotland

[furryplantsandcoins]

Do you have anyone in my area NW Ohio that you would recommend for that type of therapy?

[AngelaGWillis]

Yep. Slipping rib heads under the right arm and at the sternum.
Okay, okay...I challenge you to do a video about a symptom I or my kids DON'T have! 🤣😜

[bjmartin]

Does anyone ever feel like their head is going to fall off ? My neck cracks and pops really bad . I had a job building high lines and my neck locked up real bad when I looked up one day . I started having problems when I played football . I also have pain between my shoulder blades were I got hit with a heavy folding chair it hurt me bad and my hands hurt very bad off and on later I started dropping things and lost the feeling in my hands and arms that’s gotten so bad . That when my bed caught fire from a old heating pad that shorted out when I had dozed off . it burned my left fore arm bad but I never felt it burn no pain . my cat started jumping on me and woke me up . I didn’t even know I’d burned it till after I put out the fire . It burned it black for about four inches it never hurt . Maybe that’s caused from a massive reconstruction of both shoulders . Iv been hurt a lot it’s been nature of my jobs all physical . Anyway anyone have the head falling off feeling it also makes my chest and right bottom ribs hurt feels like I’m having a heart attack . iv had at least 3 and a triple bypass done were they cut the Brestbone then open the chest . then wire it back together . Iv had most of that done by 38 I think plus many many broken bones and dislocations plus other operations . I guess I’m beyond help . I never thought about all those things put together like that before . That sounds bad .

[travisbuhl]

Would you be opposed to testing out a THOREX roller for this pain?

[fkklkomvoclgv]

What about dynamic stabilizer implants? Are these a possible solution for thorax instability?