What is Rib Flare? How Do You Fix It? Rib Positioning vs Rib Angle
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ส.ค. 2024
- Rib flare is a term that often gets thrown around in the rehab world and most of the women I see ask me what the heck it means. :) The confusing part is that it can refer to two different things. One is rib positioning, and one is rib angle. So let’s break this down a bit and see if we can make sense of it.
In case you missed my IG post from today about rib flare, hop over to the blog for more information about each type of rib flare, how posture comes into play and how the pelvic floor impacts infrasternal angle.
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I'm insecure cuz of this
It is something that usually can be worked on! Find a good Physical Therapist or join my All Access Membership. I would love to help you!
me too
Me too. I was going to wait until my physical to ask my doctor about it but I’m so happy I looked this up. Appreciate it and I’m glad I can relate to some Clorox bleach!
Same
Same
I did gymnastics when I was a kid, always had a really small waist but always noticed that something was wrong with my ribs... people would even ask me if i was underweight or with an ED. Rib flare is deff my biggest insecurity.
Sorry you had to go through that as a kid! Give this video a watch and see if you think it might help th-cam.com/video/jnfeX8xHUKA/w-d-xo.html
same
I got the same ED remarks my whole life starting in middle school:/
Omg thank you! I'm always wearing sweaters even in the middle of summer because my ribs where sticking out, I always thought that people would think I was over weight or something. I finally searched it up and your video helped a lot!
i don’t think i have rib flare, or i just have a very severe case of it :/ my ribs aren’t rlly upwards, they just stick out a lot
Rib flare can also be the rib cage flared out to the front. A knowledgable physical therapist could help you determine what is going on.
Me too
@Kosmos Left sided rib flare can be due to having more organs on that side but I would need to see you move to see if your body has any compensations that could be leading to the flare as well.
@@CoreExerciseSolutions could we send videos
When she said “you probably hear turn around allot” I kinda figured out I turn around to the right way more than left and to turn to look behind me on the left more might help, great video ty .
Great realizations!
I found Ballet beautiful arm swan blast with Mary Hellen Bowers , wich consists in standing, and just flying your arms in ballet like manner ' shrunk' my ribcage to the size before 3 kids, and realigned my body in a amazing manner.
I cried every day for a week keept on trying .. I realized if I don't keep core engaged at all times I can't do it.
It reminded me of this video too !!
Thank you !!
I always watch your videos
Much appreciated !!
Everyone seems to have their left rib out more. Whats with our left ribs 🤣
You naturally have more organs on that side (heart, etc), so that can be part of it for some people.
Omg I’m so happy I’m not alone! My left rib sticks out and I have like no rib on the right :( I pray it’s nothing serious :(
@@bangtanarmy6792 I’m so happy we’re in this together ❤️ I’m scared too & once I’m financially stable I’ll go to a doctor and I pray it’s nothing serious 😭❤️🙏
@@Vanessa-nr4pn don’t worry tho . I had like panic attacks cuz I had the same thing on my left rib . But it’s nothing bad , u just gotta have a good sleep position, good posture . And u can do stuff to help it . Cuz mine is pretty much fixed 🤷♂️
@@bangtanarmy6792 it’s nothing bad , just look up what I said ^
This is so helpful. I've always had flared ribs but it got worse after three kids. I work a physical job and it's gotten even worse as I'm bent over shoeing horses all day. I want to fix it so bad as it causes me some discomfort and this was really informative. I was always told it's just the way I'm built conformationally
Glad it was helpful!
Hi! I came to the comments to see if discomfort is something that happens with river flare. Can you describe the discomfort you get with the rib flare? I had my son 4 years ago (also my third pregnancy), and one thing that has stuck around for me was discomfort around my lowest left rib. I realized it seems to protrude further out than my right rib. I also deal with bloat (food intolerances triggered by pregnancy/breastfeeding) so sometimes the bloat makes the left sided discomfort worse. Or maybe it’s the rib that makes the bloat feel worse. Anyway, my left side is just messed up since pregnancy, probably starting with left hip dysfunction (well, Symphisis Pubis Dysfunction/SPD) which thankfully is no longer an issue, but I do get left hip stiffness now versus before that pregnancy. I’m sure this, with the growing baby, weak core etc has caused all these lingering issues.
Is the issue resolved
My left rib cage is flared outward due to a very poor twisted sleeping position (long term) any suggestions?
Left rib flare can also be due to having more organs on that side of your body (Heart, etc). So that could be a contributing factor. I have many suggestions for fixing rib flare in my programs that are part of my All Access Membership. They are more in depth than something I can quickly post on social media but it is something you can work on!
I have de sm Prblom
@@Barca331 same it causes asymmetry everywhere else I think
Same
Same here i have asymmetrical due to my sleep prone position 😭😭😭😭 i dont know how to fix it
Just found out I have this I was wondering why I have cramps on my left rib cage and why it feels different then it does on my right side.
I can’t tell if I have rib flare but I think I do just bc of how my ribs seem to be positioned. I wish it was easier to tell
Seeing a good physical therapist could help you figure it out
same ahah
When I flex my abs my ribs seem to stick out
I would have to see you move to know for sure what is going on. Are your abdominals contracting evenly? th-cam.com/video/JG-9dmu1Y4M/w-d-xo.html
Same but my right side
@@CoreExerciseSolutions My left ribs sticks out..also il have pain while sleeping and also experience discomfort
While sitting in some angles..I have mild back pain too..
@@devidevi-ps7rr Have you ever been to see an in person physical therapist to have them help you determine the cause?
hello, welcome to rib flare club
i did gymnastics for 4-5 years. i come from a genetically skinny family and i have a small waist and i am what you consider small, except for my wide ribcage which was caused by doing gymnastics. i want to get it smaller so badly so it can be proportional to the rest of my body
Breathing properly to help mobilize your ribs can do wonders. How is your breathing (I have lots of videos on this you can check out)? Some exercises can help and sometimes you need a little manual therapy to help get really stubborn ribs unstuck.
Core Exercise Solutions im glad to say i’ve never had breathing problems. But i don’t really know if i’m breathing the right way😂 i’ll check out your other videos. thank you!!
i literally just heard of rib flare from tiktok and i also did gymnastics for like 10 years...wow this makes so much sense.
I did gymnastics too. is gymnastics the cause of a rib flare??
@@allisonhall5720 SAME! so i’m guessing i have a rib flare because of gymnastics 😂
Mind blown, just thought thats just the way my body was... but hey! Super intriguing thanks!
I wouldn't say antagonist as much as synergist. They work together to help stabilize the pelvis. So, a co-contraction between them can provide a lot of stability. Sounds like you're having a lot of fun as a kinesiology major!
This is crazy on ur breathing exercise video I been doing it and my rib has gone down and it’s the first day. Thank you so much for being so direct.
That amazing! Glad I could help!
Which video was it?
@@jonathanortiz6034 I found it before from her putting the link under one of the comments so I’m not sure
@@jonathanortiz6034 try asking her
Can you still fix this if you were born with a left rib flare up? I never knew I could fix this. But I’ve always been very self conscious
Thank you so much for this video ❤️
Did it work?
I Have loss of hearing due to rib flare & have messed up shoulders cause of it, as soon as I press my ribs in I regain hearing & my shoulders align again & dont have so much pressure in my ears, 1of my glutes is bigger then the other I noticed as well, I use to walk with my hips imbalanced & work out like this probably what caused everything, have burping issues now & exhaling issues like others mentions,
You should go to a doctor I think they have other treatments for more serious rib flare
You have cancer dude
I’ve been to the doctor twice and none can tell me what is wrong with my ribs. They first said I had costochondrits but my symptoms don’t really match with that. The bottom of my rib is pushed out and it recently causing pain. I recently looked back at old pictures of me in bathing suits and that “bump” has always been there. It is only on my left side. Do you think this is a rib flare ?
I’ve always always had bad posture and have been reading that that could contribute to a rib flare
@@kateb5107 Left sided rib flare is very common (you have a heart on that side, etc). It is hard to say for sure if it is rib flare with just a description but it could be. Try working on your posture and breathing and see if it improves.
Rib Flare isn't all that bad. I have rib flare and I had a lung function test and my doctor said that due to my flared ribs and my rib angle being way wider than normal, I can fill my lungs with 25% more air. My doctor said there is a study and humans that live near water and evolved to hunt in water were designed with bigger spleens and flared ribs in order to allow more room for the lungs to expand. Like crap am I ''Fixing'' My flared ribs. I have no musculoskeletal issues what so ever because of them...
Genetics can definitely play a role like most things!
when i lay down then look at my ribs i see my left rib higher then my right and pointier. please is it normal I don't feel pain and i saw this long ago
Would it afect my health my left rib sticks out a bit more
You would need to consult a doctor about that. Not being able to see you move and determine why you have the rib flare (just more organs on that side, or an imbalance) it would be impossible for me to say how/if it would impact your life.
I have a lot of tummy fat and am a size medium for an Indian female and i can wear size xs for some clothes but usually i am size small. But even though i have tummy fat, my ribs are visible and even if i lose a little bit of weight my ribs looks like i starved myself. Women generally healthy women like me do not have visible ribs.
And it happened after my delivery or i dont know but my friends think i look bigger or have put on weight but instead i feel i am at my most healthy and skinny state then my teenage years.
Do you pose something like exercises to organize back the ribs to normal posture
Breathing properly to help mobilize your ribs can do wonders. Some exercises can help and sometimes you need a little manual therapy to help get really stubborn ribs unstuck.
@@CoreExerciseSolutions okay thank you so much for the responses
I have uneven rib cage. I workout but my stomach oblique muscle looks really weird. Idk what it is,but when I relax,my left oblique is normal but the right one is like sunked in because of ribs. Iam only 15 so do you think it can get better in next years of bulking, working out? Or any suggestions?
I would have to see you move to know what is going on for sure. You could ask your parents to make you an appointment with a physical therapist for them to help you get to the bottom of it.
Is there any exercise to fix or improve uneven rib cage? My left rib poke out more than my right. And should i sleep on my left side or my right side?
SAMEEE
same, my ribs look like tilted even tho i dont have scoliosis
Ur videos are always so helpful thanx alott😊😊
I feel like I cannot fully exhale and my ribs are always flared. I practice 360 breathing but can’t seem to get my ribs to be positioned right. I have figured out a way to fully exhale - but I can only do so if my tva is lightly-moderately drawn in but then I feel my pelvic floor - is this what you’re saying can cause problems? I’m not sure if I feel my pelvic floor drawing up or if pressure is bearing down. I have no pain just moderate pelvic floor pressure at the very end of that type of breath
Your ribs could be stuck in the flared position. You should see an in person PT or massage therapist trained in mobilizing ribs. It may make a big difference for you.
I think I have a mix?? Cause my rips are wide and stick out a lot!!!
That is possible!
Oh well, I don't have rib flare, hehe. When I stretch my ribs just show nothing more nothing less and the thing is the angle is straight not protruding forward.
HI ! Many thanks for the explanations . Can an excess of pressure on the abdomen (causing breathing problem) comes from a narrow infrastenal angle ? In fact, my rib cage needs to be expanded due too tightened rib cage muscles...
I used to slouch back alot in my chair when I was younger, can that be a cause of it?
Hey mate thats what I'm thinking, I'm tall and I've always been a sloucher and my ribs are flared aswell as pectus carinatum
@@karrum1730 same :(
@@zara_9335 Do u have both aswell?
I am a skinny person throught my life, i dont know what i have because when my left rib first started to stick out it hurted a little dont from the rib when I do running exercises, but now it dosent hurt but I still dont know how to get rid of this bult.
We go over this in our programs!
www.coreexercisesolutions.com/diastasis-fix/
Alright so I have rib flare on my left side but its like the opposite on the other, the other side angles a lot more inward rather than you know pointing out
My question is how to make them like the same or symmetrical to one another
@@Tha.karahstha There are specific exercises you can do to address this depending on what is causing it (muscle imbalances, etc). You could find someone near you trained to help with this. Here is a list of graduates who have taken my course www.coreexercisesolutions.com/pces-graduate-map/. They would be able to help you figure out the cause and give you exercises to improve it.
I'm finding the "serratus" really mediates some of this !
yes!
I have rib flare when I do the stomach vacuum, is that normal? And I'm also afraid continuing to do it may cause permanent rib flare what should I do?
Have you been advised on how to do stomach vacuums properly by someone trained in them? I would not be able to give advice on this without seeing you preform the vacuum and move.
What’s the difference between left and right rib flare ?
The difference is the side of the body it is on. Left rib flare is more common just because you have more organs on that side of the body (heart, etc).
My left ribcage and right ribcage is different and I don't know left or right is wrong.
Have you ever been to a physical therapist to have them help you determine what is going on? You could also look for someone trained by the Postural Restoration Institute.
@@CoreExerciseSolutions my town is less advanced place, plus it's covid and I can't get out. So we don't have any physical therapist or any special treatment places here.
@@hhor137 You could set up an online appointment with our head Physical Therapist Anna and she could help you determine what is going on and how to proceed. Here is a link if you wanted to check out her schedule: www.coreexercisesolutions.com/online-training/
Can you make video about pectus carinatum What to do
I have rib flare when i eat like 3 slices of pizza 🍕 my left rib cage sticks out and its one of my insecurities
My right rib cage sticks out a bit more my doctor gave me a wearable thing that pushes the right rib cage I have to wear it everyday but that's not really a problem I got used to it I just wanted to know if there's anything else that could help me
A physical therapist or someone who has taken my PCES course would be able to help you work on exercises to help balance muscles etc if that if what is causing the rib flare. This would be a much better long term solution over a brace. You can see if there is anyone who has taken my course near you. They would be able to help you www.coreexercisesolutions.com/pces-graduate-map/
i don’t think my ribs are angled up but there’s fat i can’t get rid of there, got it when trying to gain weight fast & it won’t go now (i’m skinny everywhere else) :(
I have a question. My right ribcage seems bigger, it is more pushed upwards kinda, but its not a rib flare. I tMink it is the normal size. My left side seems to be kind of smaller and I think it has a rib flare. Today I kind of felt a pain by my left ribcage. I'm not sure and I'm scared. I have been researching, some stuff but havent start doing them.
My right side is higher*
I have lytic expansile lesion seen in 9th and 10th rib on posterior aspect on left side with thinning of cortex.what dose it mean? Is it a serious problem or normal in women?
this was so helpful!! tysm!!
I'm so glad!
Hi! I have been trying to fix this issue for years. Thank for you this video. I’m interested in purchasing your all access memebership, but what program(s) exactly in the membership helps correct the rib flare?
I got a question, You see I’m living a fine life currently and one night when I decide to lie down I notice that my left rib cage is sticking out and I’m not even sure why it’s like that. It’s not been like that before, it’s always been normal but now it seems to stick out for some reason and I’m starting to get worried so i don’t really know what to do
I would have to see you move to see exactly what is causing the one sided rib flare. Have you changed your habits at all (sitting to one side more, etc)? Find a knowledgable physical therapist in your area and they can help you figure out what is going on :)
I have the same problem. What did you do ?
This is great!! Thank you !!
I have pectus Excavatum, but my left side of the chest is deeper, than right side.. and ribs are flared and also uneven.. what to do?
Have you ever been to see a physical therapist for them to assess you in person?
@@CoreExerciseSolutions I'm going to the doctors once a year to check my heart space, and if the pectus doesn't harm me.. So thankfully i don't need surgery, i don't know about physical therapist, but i visit doctors.
I am 15 and I have rib flare so baddd, my core strength is really bad I could only last 22 seconds on a plank. I’ve been working on my core for the past two weeks but I haven’t seen much results
it can take 6 to 8 weeks to build muscle - I would play around with different exercises like these - and see how you feel.
th-cam.com/video/Kvsq4TzJMD0/w-d-xo.html
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On my right rib cage .....9th 10th ribs are protruding more than left ribs while inhaling.....pain in ribs and back too(scapula) is this rib flare and how i fix it
I'd probably go see a good in person PT to get some manual therapy. Then, I'd work on clearing up any rotation differences that you have from side to side once someone helps you with the rib alignment.
I would love a more in-depth with better (Google sourced) imaging, I think there could be a longer, more expensive video that would help a lot of people.
I have more videos about rib flare in my programs. RIb flare can be a very individualized issue (caused by different muscle imbalances, twists, etc) so I need to see someone move to be be able to give them the proper exercises to help correct their particular flare. It is hard to make a more in depth video than this because of it being an individualized issue. Sorry!
Can a bad posture cause rib flare?? Cause i always slouch alot
It could lead to muscle imbalances that could contribute to rib flare.
I have a slight rib flare and my lower back looks usually bend outwards (literal C shape, some say it looks flattering and my bum is lifted up), but recently I've started doing Chloe Ting's workouts and I started to notice the slight rib flare that wasn't visible in the past/when I wasn't working out at all. Will working out worsen it? I've done core workouts, which I've read usually help with fixing the rib flare, and I don't go overboard with it, I just follow Chloe's programs, but I'm unsure if working out will help or worsen the case.
There are specific things that you can do to work on the rib flare depending on what is causing it for you. If the core work you are doing is exacerbating the issue that is causing the rib flare it could potentially make it more apparent. It is hard to say for sure without seeing you move and getting more information.
You can try to massage and stretch your core and glutes (mainly glutius medius) to try to help out your rib cage. Because those are muscles that support your lower back.
My left rib protrudes more than left
I don’t have rib flare but my ribs I think is a bit bigger because if I wear tight fitting clothes it’s stucking out. And I also noticed that my right rib cage is shorter and rounder and the left is more longer. I don’t know how to explain this.
Check out this video th-cam.com/video/jnfeX8xHUKA/w-d-xo.html
Mine looks wide but I’m a small frame so I’m not sure
My left side of my rib cage is inside my body like some bones are missing or the soft stuff
Have you googled a picture of the rib cage? I am not sure I follow exactly what you are saying but seeing a picture of the rib cage may help you explain it. You could also bring this up to your doctor and see about getting a referral to a physical therapist for them to help you in person.
@@CoreExerciseSolutions yes i have done it. I know some anatomy too some doctor first time see it orthopaedics and some college doctor students same. Its looks like a really bad asymmetri also the sword bone is not even straight but i haven't really search it whats really going on
@@panoskaiolakala1053 Sorry you are having trouble figuring what is going on!
Does it always have to be forward? Because I have a rib flare side wards on my left side.
yes! it can be forward and out for sure!
I’m not sure if I have this but my left rib does stick out but my right does not
That can be pretty normal - our bodies often have left sided rib flare due to the extra lob in the left lung.
Oh I have questions! I have been dealing with my left rib cage protruding for a year and has increasingly become more painful. The doctors have done a ton of tests all to show nothing. Ct scans, xrays, ultrasounds, labs, mammogram, lung function test. This hurts to lay down, sit down and sometimes standing. They tried PT it put me in ER from the pain it caused. They also did 2 injections of some numbing meds in my left shoulder blade. Did nothing for my ribs. No doctor has mentioned a rib flare, only saying yeah i feel it , it's your ribs lol
I was in a major car wreck in 2012 that injured my chest from the seat belt and air bag Idk if that would cause it. But it did disable me so poor posture is definitely a problem as I am extremely limited to exercise. Currently they say only walk. Any ideas?
My left rib cage sticks out quite a bit.
Try to find a Postural Restoration Institute (PRI) Physical Therapist in your area.
@@CoreExerciseSolutions Okay Thank You!
It could be scoliosis ; My ribs did the same thing for years. My hips were uneven as well.
I think I have wide ribs so they create what we call pectus so I really don’t know how to treat it
Have you been to see a physical therapist to see what they recommend for treatment?
One of my ribs is poked out and one is sinked in, when I was younger I hit my right rib on something and it hurted really bad and now it's been sinked in for a few years now
Have you been to see anyone to see what could be causing it?
@@CoreExerciseSolutions Nope
can i work out and train abs while trying to get rid of rib flair?
You can!
My right scapula is stuck out and the ribs of that area are flared too. I feel that the scapula is stuck out bcs of the ribs. What shall i do
Have you been to see a physical therapist to help you correct this? Getting someone to be able to see exactly what is going on to cause that would be great because they can give you an individualized plan.
@@CoreExerciseSolutions I live in an area with no facilities
@@memberacc9192 Our head Physical Therapist Anna is doing online consultations. You could check out her schedule if you are interested, she could help you figure out what is going on. www.coreexercisesolutions.com/online-training/
You could look into joining the All-Access Membership (if you are a woman- so hard to tell from TH-cam user names!) and the entire Core Exercise Solutions team could help www.coreexercisesolutions.com/programs/
How about when your right rib sticks out? And how you differentiate it from scoliosis?
Then do the same exercises for the right rib! - This would be different than scoliosis because scoliosis is a curve of the spine but this is the ribcage flare out on the spine. :) You can have both.
So on my left side my rib is about an inch higher (I first saw it about two years ago). I feel like its starting to stick out more recently and I just started doing some ab exercises. Do you think I should get it looked at?
If you are concerned you should see a doctor. Without being able to see you I would have not have an educated opinion either way and would not want to misinform you.
@@CoreExerciseSolutions Ok thanks! I didn't think you were gonna reply :)
Are the changes permanent? I mean if I manage to fix my ribs are they going to get back like before after some time?
Hard to say for sure. If you truly correct what was causing the flare then most likely it would be long-lasting. But if you returned to the habits/imbalances that caused the flare originally it could return (like most any other issue).
@@CoreExerciseSolutions and how do I know what’s causing a flare? I have flared left rib and also my right shoulder is lower. So what could be the cause of that?
@@lenabasic1039 Sometimes a flared left rib can just be due to having more organs on that side of your body (heart, etc). I would have to see you move to be able to determine the cause of your shoulder. Have you checked out this video about shoulder height? th-cam.com/video/ZGIjvcncz5o/w-d-xo.html
@@CoreExerciseSolutions just saw the video.. thanks for the reply ❤️
I have a rib flare only on the left side but Im not sure if its a rib flate but its protruding compared to te rigt side. I had it since I was a kid. Are these excercises really legit?
Left rib flare can be due to just having more organs on that side.
Core Exercise Solutions but can it still be fixed by certain excercises?
@@vanessamaeramirez2455 You may be able to improve it with breathing and other exercises :)
The bottom part of my rib cage moved a little front and i wan advise on how to move it back and i want to know how is it caused like half of my rib cage i dont know if that is possible.
I would have to see you move to be able to give any advice for you in particular. Have you been to see a physical therapist?
my ribcage sticks out from the sides a ton and its really wide. i can just breathe normally and ribs are so visible from my sides, you can count them one by one. is there a way i can narrow it down?
Working on this breathing can be helpful.
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We also go over this in our programs.
www.coreexercisesolutions.com/pelvic-floor/
i can’t tell if i have this or scoliosis
Your doctor would be able to help you find out if you have scoliosis.
My right rib cage sticks out and is noticeable at the lower sternum, would this be considered rib flare?
If I am understanding your description correctly then yes. It would be a one-sided rib flare.
@@CoreExerciseSolutions yes I also have that😭😭...pls tell what should I do now😭
@@muskanchauhan7829 This is something we could help you troubleshoot through with the All Access Membership. We would need to see you move to be able to help and give advice www.coreexercisesolutions.com/programs/
How do I fix it though..
Breathing properly to help mobilize your ribs can do wonders. I have many videos on breathing properly on my channel you could check out. Some exercises can help and sometimes you need a little manual therapy to help get really stubborn ribs unstuck.
Can core exercise can help?
It depends on what is causing your rib flare on what you will need to do to fix it.
How long does it take to fix it?
That depends on the person.
What if I only have one rib flare ?
That's possible! I would need to see you move to know what compensations/weaknesses are leading to your one-sided rib flare. It can be different from person to person.
Hey i have a question i believe i have rib flare on my left side and wanted to know does rib flare cause back pain plus i can like touch the back of the bottom of my left side ribs wanted to know if thats normal and i have scoliosis can the also cause rib flare?
Hi! - Rib flare can cause back pain because it can cause your back to get tight - and I am not a 100% sure what you mean by "touching the back of the bottom of your left side ribs" -
And scoliosis can contribute to rib flare for sure!
I have a question! Well my left side is bigger than the right I don't know how long I have that thingy and sometimes Im having a not good feeling/tenderness on my abdominal/ below the back especially when I'm taking a bath I feel tenderness on my stomach or left side of my stomach but it's not painful . So I'm asking if does are included / symptoms of having a rib flare? And does sleeping on my left side is caused by that? Can I still do excersices that will not make my rib worse/disalign? I'm scared 😬
If you are scared I would go in and double check with your provider to just be sure - I can't make an assessment without seeing you ❤
Would something like a back support vest help at all ?
I would need to see you move to be able to give any advice on something like that.
How can I tell if I have a wide or normal rib cage?
I often have the ladies in my group just draw the outline of their ribcage and then you can visually see.
@@CoreExerciseSolutions I still can’t tell 🤨
@@CHANELROCKS321 This is something we help people troubleshoot through in the All Access Membership. It is harder to work through something like this without being able to see you and find out how you move.
I have pretty bad scoliosis. does this also contribute to rib flare?
It could possibly. You could check with your doctor since they know your history and they may be able to tell you more.
What if the angle on one side is completely different from the other side?
That can happen!
@@CoreExerciseSolutions what does that mean? I have it and my right shoulder is also lower then my left. It’s causing uneven muscle mass and I’m really not happy with myself. Seem to not be able to find a solution for it though
@@Mr.Awesome1234 Have you watched this video about shoulder height?th-cam.com/video/ZGIjvcncz5o/w-d-xo.html
The rib flare can be caused by several different things. I would have to see you move to know for you specifically.
@@CoreExerciseSolutions I’m gonna try out the breathing exercise from the video👍🏼 Ive been doing some vacuum practise to se if maybe that helps. And I’ve also started doing stretch and core exercises that I found online, it’s supposted to help for ribflaring and shaping the ribs over time. What do u recommend I should do furter? Like what kind of specialist should I look for?
@@Mr.Awesome1234 I would find a physical therapist or someone knowledgeable about rib flare. You can email info@coreexercisesolutions.com and we can check and see if there is anyone that has taken my course in your area :)
I'm very confused because my ribs are narrow but my left side is flared (sticks out). Is this possible? How can I fix only one side?
Thank you! (also I'm sorry if I made any mistakes, I'm not a native speaker)
I have the same problem
So I have had a dry cough for 4 weeks, not COVID, obs all done and fine, chest x-Ray come back with some” changes in my left rib side” any ideas what this is? I have a CT scan tomorrow
That is beyond my scope of practice. I hope your doctor had some answers!
@@CoreExerciseSolutions no problem, had it on Friday still waiting for results, it’s the waiting I hate!!
So how do I fix it
Try this video out!
th-cam.com/video/gBIZaq78E6o/w-d-xo.html
I definitely have a wider flared rib but is there any specific highlights to keep in mind or exercises i could do that would help with this issue?
There are. I would need to see you move to know which ones would be best for your situation. Have you ever worked with a physical therapist? You can email us at info@coreexercisesolutions.com and we can see if we have anyone in your area that is recommended
@@CoreExerciseSolutions alright thanks!
please help me. my left rib is flare but my right isn't but the right one sticks out a lot more right under my chest then my left one. I can't tell whats worst and I havent found anything about my right rib sticking out more under my chest. It causes a lot of insecurity and I don't know how and if it's possible to fix it
I would need to see you move to be able to give you any specific exercises and determine what is going on. Do you have a physical therapist you can go see in person to have them help?
@@CoreExerciseSolutions what if only my left rib is flared, is this possible? what can I do to fix it?
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@@paolocappuccio2670 It is possible to have one-sided rib flare. I would need to see you move to be able to give more specific exercises.
Can I still sleep on the side of flared rib?
Sure! Just keep working on repositioning during the day.
I'm overweight and I have rib flare...🤐
It looks like I have an ab below my pec. Is that rib flare?
I would need to see you to be able to tell for sure.
This video is for only for women or aslo for man
it can apply to both men and women!
I’ve got it bad
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How do you fix it?
Finding someone to work with you that has taken our PCES course would be a great next step. Its so hard to give you all the steps without seeing you move.
www.coreexercisesolutions.com/pces-directory/
How do we fix it will you tell us please???
Breathing properly to help mobilize your ribs can do wonders. Some exercises can help and sometimes you need a little manual therapy to help get really stubborn ribs unstuck. It can be different for every person what is needed so you can't just give one thing that will work for everyone.
What if only one of my ribs looks like it’s flared?
That is possible!
If I have rib flare all the time like when I’m laying does this mean I can’t fix it?
Nope, that just means you have rib flare :)
@@CoreExerciseSolutions thanks I was scard because I’ve seen things about some rib flare being unfixable and I didn’t know how true it was or if I had it.
So if I have a wide rib cage what muscles would be weak?
I often find the external obliques are weaker with a wide angle.
@@CoreExerciseSolutions thanks I’ll work on that
Only my left ribs flare😠😞hurts alot after I play football
Sorry you are dealing with that. If it is causing you pain you should see your doctor and ask for a physical therapist referral so you can work through the issue.