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How can i pop some of my ribs out, and they are located on the left side of my rib cage. i feel discomfort on the left side of my rib cage where my ribs where pushed inward due to chiropractic treatment/manipulation. do i need some sort of operation?

Q: how can i pop some of my ribs out, and they are located on the left side of my rib cage. i feel discomfort on the left side of my rib cage where my ribs where pushed inward due to chiropractic treatment/manipulation. do i need some sort of operation?

: Probably not a surgery. It is not unusual following treatment that you will have soreness. I would not attempt self-manipulation, but return to your Chiropractor and be re-evaluated. Use of warm compresses may ease some of your discomfort.

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Probably not a surgery. It is not unusual following treatment that you will have soreness. I would not attempt self-manipulation, but return to your Chiropractor and be re-evaluated. Use of warm compresses may ease some of your discomfort.

Answered 3/30/2021

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A member asked:

How can i pop some of my ribs out, and they are located on the left side of my rib cage. i feel discomfort on the left side of my rib cage where my ribs where pushed inward due to chiropractic treatment/manipulation. do i need some sort of operation?

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