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Costal rib flare
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My left side of body has some rib flare. In ribs 6-8 I think. Right side is perfectly fine. No pain or anything. Please suggest some exercises to do so I can Improve this.
Also who is better to consult for this a chest doctor or physiotherapist ?
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Chest x-ray and avoid heavy weight exercise if you do.
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chiropractic and osteopathy treatment will help.
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First of all you should go for a chest X ray, then consult a pulmonologist or chest physician.
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You have to consult a physiotherapist .
* this condition occur bcoz of trauma , muscle weakness ,
* abdominal muscle weakness bcoz it play a wide role in holding rib cage in place , if one side of abdominal muscle become weak it will lead to rib cage stick out or unevenly sit ,on that side.
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Yoga for posture
Abdominal crunches
Ab rollouts
Breathing exercise
Pectoral lifts
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It’s good when you do these exercises under observation of physical therapist.
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Visit nearest physiotherapy clinic or chiropractor for proper assessment and treatment.
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Consult a sports physiotherapist near by
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Dr. Rabia Kulsum (PT)
Physiotherapist
1 yrs exp
New Delhi
Firstly avoid heavy weight lifting exercises.
Consult a chest physician and get your X-Ray done.
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Dr. Yogesh Kumar (PT)
Orthopedic Physiotherapist
11 yrs exp
Noida
Kindly consult with near by physio....
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Ms. Komal Jagtap Gaonkar (PT)
Physiotherapist
14 yrs exp
Mumbai
Visit to nearest physiotherapy clinic for proper examination and evaluation.
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Dr. Ingelala Uma (PT)
Physiotherapist
13 yrs exp
Nellore
Pls visit near by physiotherapy clinic or chiropractician for proper assessment and treatment.
In these case with out assesing can't suggest u generalised exercises.
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