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I moved a rib

2017-05-08 21:15:10
My chiropractor said I moved a rib lifting something heavy the other day. It hurt bad and I can feel it out of place. Should I see a doctor?
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If he is actual Chiropractic doctor should be able to put the rib back in place. If he is not actually chiropractic doctor then find someone who is actually chiropractic doctors. There are only 10 chiropractic doctors in whole india

Answered2017-05-08 21:30:28

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