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Movement under Rib
Does anyone know what could be moving around in my left side under my ribs? When I am leaning to the left i am able to press on my left side and feel something move back and forth under my ribs. It is almost like it is popping out from my ribs and then when i push on it it pops back under my ribs! Has anyone experienced this? Could this be my spleen or stomach or kidney or anything else? Before I started pressing on whatever it is it felt fine. Now its kind of tender. If anyone has any ideas i would be greatful for your input. Thanks!
I jusg noticed this too. Im 16 and have had many falls at the skatepark with my bars pushing into my stomach and rib area. Could this be the cause of it? By the way i have no pain in the area, just the poping sensation under the left rib cage.
This is posted further up and is the answer for me. After having an MRI and a colonoscopy to search out the problem, this letter posted on this site presents the most reasonable answer. Hope it helps anyone who comes to this site. Not sure why the newer post don't show up first. It might help more people. The following is the letter:
Dear Kevin,
This sounds like slipping rib syndrome.
Slipping rib syndrome is a condition that is often misdiagnosed or undiagnosed and can subsequently lead to months or years of unresolved abdominal and/or thoracic pain. Surgical findings suggest the condition arises from hypermobility of the anterior ends of the false rib costal cartilages, which often leads to slipping of the affected rib under the superior adjacent rib. This slippage or movement can lead to an irritation of the intercostal nerve, strain of the intercostal muscles, sprain of the lower costal cartilage, or general inflammation in the affected area.
The medical literature primarily refers to this condition as slipping rib syndrome. However, it has also been referred to as clicking rib, displaced ribs, interchondral subluxation, nerve nipping, painful rib syndrome, rib tip syndrome, slipping rib cartilage syndrome, traumatic intercostal neuritis,11 and 12th rib syndrome. Many cases have been described in the medical literature, but this condition is rarely mentioned in present-day medical textbooks and often is not clinically known by doctors.
The syndrome may be the result of trauma, but many cases have been reported in which no thoracic or abdominal trauma had occurred. Clinically, patients often note intermittent sharp stabbing pain followed by a dull achy sensation for hours or days. “Slipping” and “popping” sensations are common, and activities such as bending, coughing, deep breathing, lifting, reaching, rising from a chair, stretching, and turning in bed often exacerbate the symptoms.
The differential diagnosis of slipping rib syndrome includes a variety of medical conditions, such as cholecystitis (gall bladder inflammation), esophagitis, gastric ulcer, hepatosplenic abnormalities, stress fracture, inflammation of the chondral cartilage, and pleuritic chest pain. A quick way to rule out these conditions is to look for an association between certain movements or postures and pain intensity, determining if the patient has experienced recent trauma (although not always present), and reproduce the symptoms (eg, pain, clicking) with the hooking maneuver. The hooking maneuver is a relatively simple clinical test. The clinician places his or her fingers under the lower costal margin and pulls the hand in an anterior direction. Pain or clicking indicates a positive test. It is recommended that the hooking maneuver be followed with a rib block (injection) to see if the pain can be relieved. Radiologic imaging is generally not useful in the diagnosis of slipping rib syndrome but may be of value in ruling out other conditions in the differential diagnosis.
Once the diagnosis of slipping rib syndrome has been made, you have to realize that nothing is seriously wrong. Avoidance of movements or postures that exacerbate symptoms may be sufficient in eliciting a successful outcome. However, in patients with more severe pain and dysfunction, nerve blocks, prolotherapy and surgical intervention may be necessary. Conservative and surgical outcomes reported in the literature have generally been good. Yet these results should be viewed with some caution, as clinicians may not be as forthcoming in reporting failed case reports and case series.
Bottom line: rest and restrict activity that makes the pain worse. If you cannot do this, prolotherapy or nerve block injections may offer immediate help and resolve the issue. Surgical resolution is the last option by may be indicated if no appreciable improvement is noted. Hope this helps.
Respectfully,
Dr. J. Shawn Leatherman
www.suncoasthealthcare.net
Jul 12, 2009 Report
Dear Kevin,
This sounds like slipping rib syndrome.
Slipping rib syndrome is a condition that is often misdiagnosed or undiagnosed and can subsequently lead to months or years of unresolved abdominal and/or thoracic pain. Surgical findings suggest the condition arises from hypermobility of the anterior ends of the false rib costal cartilages, which often leads to slipping of the affected rib under the superior adjacent rib. This slippage or movement can lead to an irritation of the intercostal nerve, strain of the intercostal muscles, sprain of the lower costal cartilage, or general inflammation in the affected area.
The medical literature primarily refers to this condition as slipping rib syndrome. However, it has also been referred to as clicking rib, displaced ribs, interchondral subluxation, nerve nipping, painful rib syndrome, rib tip syndrome, slipping rib cartilage syndrome, traumatic intercostal neuritis,11 and 12th rib syndrome. Many cases have been described in the medical literature, but this condition is rarely mentioned in present-day medical textbooks and often is not clinically known by doctors.
The syndrome may be the result of trauma, but many cases have been reported in which no thoracic or abdominal trauma had occurred. Clinically, patients often note intermittent sharp stabbing pain followed by a dull achy sensation for hours or days. “Slipping” and “popping” sensations are common, and activities such as bending, coughing, deep breathing, lifting, reaching, rising from a chair, stretching, and turning in bed often exacerbate the symptoms.
The differential diagnosis of slipping rib syndrome includes a variety of medical conditions, such as cholecystitis (gall bladder inflammation), esophagitis, gastric ulcer, hepatosplenic abnormalities, stress fracture, inflammation of the chondral cartilage, and pleuritic chest pain. A quick way to rule out these conditions is to look for an association between certain movements or postures and pain intensity, determining if the patient has experienced recent trauma (although not always present), and reproduce the symptoms (eg, pain, clicking) with the hooking maneuver. The hooking maneuver is a relatively simple clinical test. The clinician places his or her fingers under the lower costal margin and pulls the hand in an anterior direction. Pain or clicking indicates a positive test. It is recommended that the hooking maneuver be followed with a rib block (injection) to see if the pain can be relieved. Radiologic imaging is generally not useful in the diagnosis of slipping rib syndrome but may be of value in ruling out other conditions in the differential diagnosis.
Once the diagnosis of slipping rib syndrome has been made, you have to realize that nothing is seriously wrong. Avoidance of movements or postures that exacerbate symptoms may be sufficient in eliciting a successful outcome. However, in patients with more severe pain and dysfunction, nerve blocks, prolotherapy and surgical intervention may be necessary. Conservative and surgical outcomes reported in the literature have generally been good. Yet these results should be viewed with some caution, as clinicians may not be as forthcoming in reporting failed case reports and case series.
Bottom line: rest and restrict activity that makes the pain worse. If you cannot do this, prolotherapy or nerve block injections may offer immediate help and resolve the issue. Surgical resolution is the last option by may be indicated if no appreciable improvement is noted. Hope this helps.
Respectfully,
Dr. J. Shawn Leatherman
www.suncoasthealthcare.net
Jul 12, 2009 Report
I had the same issue with the origi al poster above just that mine doesnt hurt unless i touch and i palpate it snd it looks like a lump feeling that makes me scared every time i tjink about it. I had a ct scan done whe. I was sick at ER and didnt show anything. Ultrasound was okay too. 2 primary care doctor co sulted and said it is nothing to worry about and take aleeve. And 2 surgeon think it is a part of my rib that it wa salways been their before i was aware of it. Anyone had been diagnose with anything?
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I have this 12/2017 I feel something moving plus it keeps me up I feel very uncomfortable no pain just feels weird
Hi, Do u still experience this weird movements until Now?
Did any of you find out what was going on?
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I had the same issue with the origi al poster above just that mine doesnt hurt unless i touch and i palpate it snd it looks like a lump feeling that makes me scared every time i tjink about it. I had a ct scan done whe. I was sick at ER and didnt show anything. Ultrasound was okay too. 2 primary care doctor co sulted and said it is nothing to worry about and take aleeve. And 2 surgeon think it is a part of my rib that it wa salways been their before i was aware of it.
I am so glad to hear I'm not alone also!! It's on my right side coming from my thoracic area. I get pain on my middle right side (sometimes causes a ripping sensation down my lower back if I move wrong and can't move for a few days without horrid pain). My rib pops all the time. I actually use the hooking method all the time to pop it into place to relieve pressure, but it pops back out right away. I did carry a heavy bag on my right shoulder for over 20 years and figure this contributed. I'm sure I have slipping rib syndrome. I also get a sore upper chest along with it (which seems strange). I have had only an X-ray and all that it shows is degenerative disc disease and mild scoliosis in my thoracic region (all my siblings have this also) but none have a rib issue. I have to wrap my middle ribs to sleep well and wear a brace if I'm doing anything, to prevent pain or injury. Sometimes I get slight pain on my left ribs in the same side area as my right. It's like that thoracic area is loose at my spine??? Looking online is not encouraging since this appears to be almost unknown to the medical community and no real fix!! I've had this over 2 years and it just keeps getting worse. I have to walk around stiff backed since twisting is a big No No! Thus, my back muscles have become very weak. I tried PT and it has done nothing, I am going to get an MRI and go to a back specialist crossing my fingers. Has anyone had anything help!??? Is this the same symptoms as any of you??? I feel like I'm the only person on the planet with this issue! I wonder if it's connected to my autoimmune disorder?
This is exactly how i feel + i have it on my right side too..it stopped for a while, meaning couple of months but like seconds ago it started moving again and i am seriously freaking out...
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I have the Sam feeling. It's as if it's a baby moving or a muscle twitching. Has anyone had a diagnosis on what it is or could be?
I have this as well. If you look at an anatomy diagram or photograph you will see that edge along your rib cage from the sternum all the way down is cartilage, not just bone like the side of your ribs. Just like cartilage in your knees and elbows, it can shift, and yes that will probably make it sore pushing it back and forth. I'm a hypochondriac with OCD so I catch myself pushing it back and forth but only when I sit a certain way, can I do it. It never causes pain. I wouldn't worry unless it isn't cartilage and grows or actually starts getting painful, otherwise just leave it be. Hope that helps.
I have just started experiencing this as well. Feels like a tennis ball sized baby moving just below my left ribs. I have no pain or discomfort. I am a 46 yr old female and still have all my parts (besides my tonsils, lol) what in the world is it?
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Did you find out what it was?
Sorry I don't have an answer but I just wanted to add to the list that your not alone. Just below to just under my left rib. Feels like a baby moving or kicking. I've had 3 so I know the feeling well. It's been going on for about 6 months. I don't know that I would call in painful but it's so strong at times the irritation could be described as painful and has seemed to get stronger over the months.
Hi thereI am also glad to see that I am not the only one with this weird condition but at the same time wish you were healed and did not have to deal with it anymore.It has been going on for about 5 months now snd driving me insane worrying about it.Under left rib and in sternum area fels like a band snapping when I move and mostly when I lay down.No pain just very worrisome. People treat me like im crazy and its all mental but Iknow better.Doctor doesn't have a clue.Well hope you get some relief from this thing and wish all on this forum the same.It has not killed me yet so I am gonna stop the worrying.
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Is it still happening? The clicking is worrying me and is very annoying and uncomfortable. I don't have insurance and can't ask a doctor.
I have had pain under my rib cage that feels like a baby moving around and it very painful. This has been going on for about a month with very small relief. My grandson who has had brain surgery gave me suggestion. His doctor prescribed Ibuprofen for reduce the swelling. So, I purchased 200 mg Ibuprofen. I take 2 every 4 hours, and I absolutely have no pain. So... It's worth a try folks...
I have had pain under my rib cage that feels like a baby moving around and it very painful. This has been going on for about a month with very small relief. My grandson who has had brain surgery gave me suggestion. His doctor prescribed Ibuprofen for reduce the swelling. So, I purchased 200 mg Ibuprofen. I take 2 every 4 hours, and I absolutely have no pain. So... It's worth a try folks...
Anyone find out what the clicking is?? I've had this for about 3 years now and I notice I feel it more after meals. It's a light clicking feeling like a rubber eraser bumping against a rib and it happens when I sit and stand, or when I press on it.
I asked a dr. And even made her feel it, but all she said was that it's a tendon and to stop touching it because I'm making it worse. I don't believe that is right, so I'll be looking for a second opinion. Any find out what their issue is yet? :)
I asked a dr. And even made her feel it, but all she said was that it's a tendon and to stop touching it because I'm making it worse. I don't believe that is right, so I'll be looking for a second opinion. Any find out what their issue is yet? :)
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i have the exact same thing like for as long as i can remember,sometimes when i do certain exercises like situps and that, my left rib pops,but it doesn't hurt it just feels weird like if there was something underneath it,and i also feel like it moves a lot i don't know if that's normal.
I was recently diagnosed with slipping rib syndrome and it is painful. I would get chest pains and also rib to my mid back pain. It took a while of doctors, specialist, and E.R.'S and I finally got answer from gastro Doctor, he did a hook test on me under my rib and I cried out in pain it is very discomforting and frustrating. I don't know what to do and my family physician had to go look it up for she did not know what it was either. She gave me Tylenol and that is not working chest pain and rib pain still there. I have a gastro test being done on Monday with Understand on my abum. So prayers needed as I pray for all of you hugs Elaine..
Hi,
I too am sorry, but so releived to find I am not alone with this strange problem. Mine started about 2 years ago, with just an uncomfortable fullness/pressure under my right rib. It became worse when sitting and after several trips to the doctors, they eventually sent me for an ultrasound test, which showed nothing, so I have just lived with it till now.
Last Saturday I bent down to pick up 3 towels off the floor, I am quite strong, and they were not at all heavy. I remember twisting slightly to my right (to avoid the door) as I bent down, when suddenly POP, OUCH, (felt like my end rib had cracked, or maybe a hernia) something seemed to give way under my bottom end right rib.
I took Paracetamol Extra for the pain, but it didnt help. Next day (sunday) I tried Ibuprophen, but again no real help.
To cough or sneeze was just crippling, but I found some relief by bandaging myself around my middle.
Monday morning I called the doctors, as I was in agony. She diagnosed me "traumatic intercostal neuritis" without even rising from her seat. Prescribed Co-Codamol 15/500 Tablets for the pain, and said it will heal itself in due course.
Luckily I waited till I got home to take the tablets as 1 to 2 hours after I took 2 of them, the pain was still there, and I felt very strange and sicky. I sat in a chair and woke up 2 hours later. (I have not taken anymore since, as I dont think they agreed with me)
I do shop work thursdays to sundays, and cant afford to have time off (unpaid) so didnt know how I was gonna manage.
Anyway to cut to the chase.. I have found that support from this "Everlast Slimmer Belt - Female"
Its a soft stretchy belt with velcro fastening, and its got me through till today.
Dunno what I am gonna do in the long run though, still looking for a long term answer if its out there ???
Teena
I too am sorry, but so releived to find I am not alone with this strange problem. Mine started about 2 years ago, with just an uncomfortable fullness/pressure under my right rib. It became worse when sitting and after several trips to the doctors, they eventually sent me for an ultrasound test, which showed nothing, so I have just lived with it till now.
Last Saturday I bent down to pick up 3 towels off the floor, I am quite strong, and they were not at all heavy. I remember twisting slightly to my right (to avoid the door) as I bent down, when suddenly POP, OUCH, (felt like my end rib had cracked, or maybe a hernia) something seemed to give way under my bottom end right rib.
I took Paracetamol Extra for the pain, but it didnt help. Next day (sunday) I tried Ibuprophen, but again no real help.
To cough or sneeze was just crippling, but I found some relief by bandaging myself around my middle.
Monday morning I called the doctors, as I was in agony. She diagnosed me "traumatic intercostal neuritis" without even rising from her seat. Prescribed Co-Codamol 15/500 Tablets for the pain, and said it will heal itself in due course.
Luckily I waited till I got home to take the tablets as 1 to 2 hours after I took 2 of them, the pain was still there, and I felt very strange and sicky. I sat in a chair and woke up 2 hours later. (I have not taken anymore since, as I dont think they agreed with me)
I do shop work thursdays to sundays, and cant afford to have time off (unpaid) so didnt know how I was gonna manage.
Anyway to cut to the chase.. I have found that support from this "Everlast Slimmer Belt - Female"
Its a soft stretchy belt with velcro fastening, and its got me through till today.
Dunno what I am gonna do in the long run though, still looking for a long term answer if its out there ???
Teena
Sorry to hear so many people are having this issue but I have to admit it is a HUGE RELIEF to me that I am not alone! I just started experiencing what I think you are all describing. I know something isn't right & I figured I would eventually have to go have this looked into. First of all, I have been having such a hard time trying to describe what I am feeling without people looking at me like I have two heads. I am not a nurse or physician but did work in the medical field for many years & am 'up' on my medical terminology so it has been pretty frustrating trying to find the words or adjectives to describe this feeling or sensation. My sister is an RN & my niece is a Clinical Pharmacist with her PhD (who obviously both know I am not completely medically incompetent) and the two of them both looked at me like I was absolutely out of my mind when I asked them about it. (so much for that free consult!) Does this 'popping' you are all describing feel like a large rubberband has snapped and/or something is 'flapping' around or 'uncoiling' inside. (Can't imagine why anyone would think that sounds crazy huh??!) So now that I'm giving you all my crazy description - my second issue I would love some feedback on - it seems that just about everyone has said they experience this on the left side of their ribcage & down low. I am having this happen on my right side up high just below my right breast. Any thoughts or anyone else having this happen in the same area?
Just like many have described here...this is not horribly painful. It is just uncomfortable enough to keep me constantly aware that something isn't right. I have one very sensative area when I feel around in the area. It is more 'alarming' then painful when I have the snapping sensation & it happens so randomly. Sometimes a quick movement triggers it but other times it doesn't take much or no movement at all & it happens.
Thanks for reading...any other info or input (or descriptive adjectives!!) would be appreciated. In case you couldn't pick up on it - I am trying to have a good sense of humor about all of this!! It helps keep me from worrying to death!!
Thanks again - Happy Holidays
Just like many have described here...this is not horribly painful. It is just uncomfortable enough to keep me constantly aware that something isn't right. I have one very sensative area when I feel around in the area. It is more 'alarming' then painful when I have the snapping sensation & it happens so randomly. Sometimes a quick movement triggers it but other times it doesn't take much or no movement at all & it happens.
Thanks for reading...any other info or input (or descriptive adjectives!!) would be appreciated. In case you couldn't pick up on it - I am trying to have a good sense of humor about all of this!! It helps keep me from worrying to death!!
Thanks again - Happy Holidays
I know just what you mean!!!! All of the other posts that have read, associate their discomfort with some sort of pain. Mine, like yours, is not painful, just annoying. The only way I can describe it is just like feeling a baby kick. I'm not pregnant. It started a fedw months ago and now the mysterious "kicks" are stronger and longer. What the heck is it???
Hi I have a question about an issue my husband is having. He has this weird thing going on below his right rib. It has been bothering him for months now and he went to the doctor today. The doctor told him he popped a rib but I don't think that's the case because he hasn't had very much pain from it. Also, it kind of feels like cartliage or like a pocket or something. When you push on it, it feels like your pushing on a balloon. It's caused him a little bit of pain on the right side of his back, near his spine. Do you have any idea what could be going on? He has gained about 30 pounds in the last year or so and he was a smoker but has stopped for about a month and a half now. Thanks!
i have the same problem to but i just found it yeaterday because i felt pain when i play sport and i was very active but as i was sitting on my left side surfing the net i felt a little discomfort so i pressed it with my hand and felt something popping. so as i search for it cause i wanted to know. now just today i was looking and i found this that explain what it is cearly. i was very luck. to all who was worried here is your answer.
As followed:
Dear Kevin,
This sounds like slipping rib syndrome.
Slipping rib syndrome is a condition that is often misdiagnosed or undiagnosed and can subsequently lead to months or years of unresolved abdominal and/or thoracic pain. Surgical findings suggest the condition arises from hypermobility of the anterior ends of the false rib costal cartilages, which often leads to slipping of the affected rib under the superior adjacent rib. This slippage or movement can lead to an irritation of the intercostal nerve, strain of the intercostal muscles, sprain of the lower costal cartilage, or general inflammation in the affected area.
The medical literature primarily refers to this condition as slipping rib syndrome. However, it has also been referred to as clicking rib, displaced ribs, interchondral subluxation, nerve nipping, painful rib syndrome, rib tip syndrome, slipping rib cartilage syndrome, traumatic intercostal neuritis,11 and 12th rib syndrome. Many cases have been described in the medical literature, but this condition is rarely mentioned in present-day medical textbooks and often is not clinically known by doctors.
The syndrome may be the result of trauma, but many cases have been reported in which no thoracic or abdominal trauma had occurred. Clinically, patients often note intermittent sharp stabbing pain followed by a dull achy sensation for hours or days. “Slipping” and “popping” sensations are common, and activities such as bending, coughing, deep breathing, lifting, reaching, rising from a chair, stretching, and turning in bed often exacerbate the symptoms.
The differential diagnosis of slipping rib syndrome includes a variety of medical conditions, such as cholecystitis (gall bladder inflammation), esophagitis, gastric ulcer, hepatosplenic abnormalities, stress fracture, inflammation of the chondral cartilage, and pleuritic chest pain. A quick way to rule out these conditions is to look for an association between certain movements or postures and pain intensity, determining if the patient has experienced recent trauma (although not always present), and reproduce the symptoms (eg, pain, clicking) with the hooking maneuver. The hooking maneuver is a relatively simple clinical test. The clinician places his or her fingers under the lower costal margin and pulls the hand in an anterior direction. Pain or clicking indicates a positive test. It is recommended that the hooking maneuver be followed with a rib block (injection) to see if the pain can be relieved. Radiologic imaging is generally not useful in the diagnosis of slipping rib syndrome but may be of value in ruling out other conditions in the differential diagnosis.
Once the diagnosis of slipping rib syndrome has been made, you have to realize that nothing is seriously wrong. Avoidance of movements or postures that exacerbate symptoms may be sufficient in eliciting a successful outcome. However, in patients with more severe pain and dysfunction, nerve blocks, prolotherapy and surgical intervention may be necessary. Conservative and surgical outcomes reported in the literature have generally been good. Yet these results should be viewed with some caution, as clinicians may not be as forthcoming in reporting failed case reports and case series.
Bottom line: rest and restrict activity that makes the pain worse. If you cannot do this, prolotherapy or nerve block injections may offer immediate help and resolve the issue. Surgical resolution is the last option by may be indicated if no appreciable improvement is noted. Hope this helps.
Respectfully,
Dr. J. Shawn Leatherman
www.suncoasthealthcare.net
As followed:
Dear Kevin,
This sounds like slipping rib syndrome.
Slipping rib syndrome is a condition that is often misdiagnosed or undiagnosed and can subsequently lead to months or years of unresolved abdominal and/or thoracic pain. Surgical findings suggest the condition arises from hypermobility of the anterior ends of the false rib costal cartilages, which often leads to slipping of the affected rib under the superior adjacent rib. This slippage or movement can lead to an irritation of the intercostal nerve, strain of the intercostal muscles, sprain of the lower costal cartilage, or general inflammation in the affected area.
The medical literature primarily refers to this condition as slipping rib syndrome. However, it has also been referred to as clicking rib, displaced ribs, interchondral subluxation, nerve nipping, painful rib syndrome, rib tip syndrome, slipping rib cartilage syndrome, traumatic intercostal neuritis,11 and 12th rib syndrome. Many cases have been described in the medical literature, but this condition is rarely mentioned in present-day medical textbooks and often is not clinically known by doctors.
The syndrome may be the result of trauma, but many cases have been reported in which no thoracic or abdominal trauma had occurred. Clinically, patients often note intermittent sharp stabbing pain followed by a dull achy sensation for hours or days. “Slipping” and “popping” sensations are common, and activities such as bending, coughing, deep breathing, lifting, reaching, rising from a chair, stretching, and turning in bed often exacerbate the symptoms.
The differential diagnosis of slipping rib syndrome includes a variety of medical conditions, such as cholecystitis (gall bladder inflammation), esophagitis, gastric ulcer, hepatosplenic abnormalities, stress fracture, inflammation of the chondral cartilage, and pleuritic chest pain. A quick way to rule out these conditions is to look for an association between certain movements or postures and pain intensity, determining if the patient has experienced recent trauma (although not always present), and reproduce the symptoms (eg, pain, clicking) with the hooking maneuver. The hooking maneuver is a relatively simple clinical test. The clinician places his or her fingers under the lower costal margin and pulls the hand in an anterior direction. Pain or clicking indicates a positive test. It is recommended that the hooking maneuver be followed with a rib block (injection) to see if the pain can be relieved. Radiologic imaging is generally not useful in the diagnosis of slipping rib syndrome but may be of value in ruling out other conditions in the differential diagnosis.
Once the diagnosis of slipping rib syndrome has been made, you have to realize that nothing is seriously wrong. Avoidance of movements or postures that exacerbate symptoms may be sufficient in eliciting a successful outcome. However, in patients with more severe pain and dysfunction, nerve blocks, prolotherapy and surgical intervention may be necessary. Conservative and surgical outcomes reported in the literature have generally been good. Yet these results should be viewed with some caution, as clinicians may not be as forthcoming in reporting failed case reports and case series.
Bottom line: rest and restrict activity that makes the pain worse. If you cannot do this, prolotherapy or nerve block injections may offer immediate help and resolve the issue. Surgical resolution is the last option by may be indicated if no appreciable improvement is noted. Hope this helps.
Respectfully,
Dr. J. Shawn Leatherman
www.suncoasthealthcare.net
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I am so pleased to find this explanation which sounds reasonable. I have reported it to doctors, had an MRI, blood test, and just had a colonoscopy with pretty good results. I am sixty six and never heard anyone discuss this sensation. I do not find it to be painful and with the description feel that my physical therapist may be able to help me work this out.Ours are so much more that PTs, they use pressure to align problems, no popping, or cracking, just holding pressure until it gives, nothing too aggressive. Even though this is from 2009, I think it holds the key for me!
Omg! I am so relived for this. I was starting to think the worse. What you describe is exactly how I feel. Thank you for taking the time to share this. It’s greatly appreciated.
I also have a moving sensation under left rib cage that began a month ago, feels like a baby kick, but I am 70 years old and know thats not what it is. It is when I lay down or stand not when I sit.
Dr. wants me to have a colonospacy, but have not done so yet as I don't think it has any thing to do with that part of my anatomy as I have not had any problems in that area.
Any one else have this sensation?
Dr. wants me to have a colonospacy, but have not done so yet as I don't think it has any thing to do with that part of my anatomy as I have not had any problems in that area.
Any one else have this sensation?
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I have it and I had a colonoscopy and there was no issue and didn't rid me of the sensation.
I don't know if it's colon. I think it's something to do with a hernia. I also have a pea sized lump on my rib (left rib cage) with the same popping feeling when I lean over. I've been reading around online and it sounds like it could be something called a lipoma. I have no idea what the popping feeling/movement is though. I ahven't been to a doctor about it...yet. SOmetimes I get a dull or sharp pain there after I eat as well. You too?
After more research i believe that its my colon. Is this a bad thing that it can move back and forth the way it does?
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I have this and just had a colonoscopy with great results.
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