Pain on right side/flank under rib slowly getting worse going into lower back

[dazy12]

I have a pain on my right side under my ribs.  I wake up with it in the morning so I always thought it was from my bed.  But now the pain isn't going away during the day anymore.  It's become more severe, to the point that I'm having problems just sitting down normally.  Sometimes it goes a bit into the lower back on the right side.  It feels like I've pulled a muscle really badly or busted a rib but it's inside, not the actual rib.  That's the only way I can explain it.  I don't have a fever.  I have to raise my right arm up above my head to try and alleviate some of the pain.  The worst of the pain is about ten inches or so directly below my armpit smack dab in the middle of my side.  If you have any information that can help it would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks so much!

[Adam Tanase, D.C.]

Thanks for writing.

I'd say the most responsible thing to do first, if you haven't done so already, is consult with your medical doctor to rule out anything involving an internal organ (kidney, liver, ovary, etc.) Organs can cause "Referred pain" and any of these may elicit pains in the right flank.

Afterwards, if everything checks out, then it would be a good idea to consult with a chiropractor. They'll search for an underlying structural problem.

I hope this information helps you.

Warm wishes,
AT

[oxfordlass]

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[jmbirds]

first off , i have intercostal chondritis its a long term painful condition, chiro is helpful with activator on the triggers frontal and back ribs, you probably have sciatic nerve pinched , do you do the stretches for periformis muscle  lay on your side in your hip area  you might feel a bruised hip this has to be stretched!  or rolfed with elbow  i get this alot , have your vit D checked also. mine was dangerously low i';m on 50,000 units due to thyroid issues hypo..