I was getting mauled, big weight on top of me and felt a pop, wasn't all that painful but 3 days later and it's more sore now, glad I found this video. I've only been training for a month or so and don't want to miss classes so soon.
Super helpful content, my dr. didn't see any fractures and told me to rest. I want to get back on the mats the right way, these videos are just what I needed.
I'm SO glad to come across your videos! I'm also glad to see a lot of men having this injury, as I'm a female in BJJ and started thinking I was just too fragile or weak. I had a popped rib 3 months ago during drilling side control, now the other side popped a few days ago while rolling. THANK YOU for all the helpful videos!!!
Hi there, I have just injured myself in this area while golfing. Can you give me a run down on how recovery went for you? What did you do to strengthen the area and how long did it take you to be able to start golfing again? many thanks!
@@eiregonzo97 ive been dealing with this from golf for like half a year and keep re-injuring myself. it's pretty annoying but the only thing that seems to work is just doing absolutely nothing for 2-3 months and then slowly getting back into it. been to several doctors and just come out with painkillers and muscle relaxers every time.
Hey Dr. I hope you see my comment. I want to believe I had an injury to my right side of my upper rib while doing sit ups. I didnt hear a pop necessarily but more of a pinch. Its been about 9 months since the injury. I've seen my MD and they've done test to rule anything bad, but cant provide me with any guidance other than having mild spinal stenosis. Which im also currently going to the chiropractor for. I also tend to get lots of pain on my right side of the breast/chest in between my armpit/chest, where it feels like a bad bruise or a pinch/shock. The pain has gone down a bit but still not enough for me to live my regular life and lift some weights to building muscle. Please any guidance from you would mean a lot.
First step would be to find out what is going on. Since you seem to have been cleared, maybe they can do some imaging? Next step would be to try some sort of treatment/intervention. If you think that is truly a rib injury, I would invite you to try our program. You can check it out, at go.sandiegosportsrehab.com/ribs
Dr. Josh, Great video. I don't do ju jitsu but I found your tips to be very helpful. My injury is a little bit different. I have severe degenerative scoliosis and have been seeing a chiropractor to help straighten me out so to speak. It has been very helpful. About 6 weeks ago a rib on my right side popped. The one just below my right pec. I didn't suffer any pain at the time but about a week later i did. The chiropractor said that due to my scoliosis that rib was not aligned properly. I started to feel better and went in for my normal session (adjustment) 3 weeks ago. While I felt fine afterward, since then I have had intercostal pain on my right side. I went to my doctor and he did X-rays and there were no fractures. He and the chiropractor both surmised that it was intercostal and told me to rest. Well the rest really hasn't helped much. I'm just not sure if I should be stretching, doing resistance training as you suggested or just shut it down for a few weeks. I can tell you that none of my normal exercised hurt except lat pulldowns. Any advice you can offer would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks. Bill
Bill, if you have scoliosis there will almost always be "Rib humping" due to the rotation and curve of the spine. Adjusting is not going to magically fix it and as a matter of fact, it is likely not going to change much of the curvature. While adjustments can help alleviate pain and do help with other things. Soft tissue is very helpful, and so is high quality exercises. Hoping you see this and it helps.
@@DrJoshJagoda Thank you for getting back to me. There have been some developments since I messaged you. A CT scan revealed the two of my ribs were cracked: Healed left anterior fifth rib fracture. Healed/healing right lateral sixth rib fracture. The left is giving me no trouble. But the right keeps getting intermittently sore every time I try to be a little more active. The CT scan was on March 29th and I basically shut down upper body until June 1. Felt okay for a couple of weeks, no soreness. Then I did two light TRX chest workouts and the soreness has reappeared, though not painful, just lightly sore. Not quite sure what to do at this point. Do you think I should shut it down again or is this slight soreness normal and I should continue to reintroduced upper body work slowly?
@@greekgod9554 I feel you, I could actually start lifting again pretty soon, maybe not doing heavy deadlifts etc but within reason haha. Take care, wish you a speedy recovery!
Dr. Josh, I'm hoping you can point me in the right direction. I've had breathing issues since a bad respiratory infection last year, had rib pain from coughing fits that took months to clear, but since going back to BJJ, I find myself much more susceptible to pressure on my ribs, making it so I can't breathe, whether from a heavy side control, knee pressing on sternum, or even my own arm pressing into me from a head/arm triangle. My lung capacity has also been shot considerably, and I feel the strain in my upper lungs a lot. I'm hoping to see a pulmonologist about this soon, but do you have any ideas/guidance that I can bring into the office? Anything would be greatly appreciated.
Great video - thank you! This happened to me yesterday in sparring and felt more like a pull/sprain then a pop, but in the rib area near the sternum so could be either intercostal or rib bruising - either way, sharp, sharp pain and very restricted movement (laughter or sneezing is no joke!).
Buddy had me in a close guard and tighten his legs and automatically felt something painful. Had hard time breathing and went home safely but could barely drive. Sleeping was challenging and painful. Any sneezing or coughing would trigger pain. After 3 day I felt better but it’s still painful when I try to make movement but not as painful as day one. X-ray came and nothing was seen by the doctor. Now I’m resting and just wanting to be active. What should I do ? Where to start?
Glad you are resting and getting a bit better. Check out the last video on rib injuries we posted about... There is a lot in there that can help with these injuries!
Literally just had this happen to me. My friend tightened his legs and instantly knew something was wrong. Pain and pop. I weigh 140 and he’s pushing 200. His legs got super tight around me and it was horrible. I pushed through and rolled today after 2 days of not getting on the mat. I couldn’t roll with my teammates for longer than 1 minute. Had to sit out for the rest of practice. Hopefully it heals soon and this annoying pain goes away.
Thanks for the video, it was very useful on my recovery. My experience: I got an intercostal strain below the right rib in my 4th bjj class :D. The pain wasn't too bad, but I noticed a hard bump in my ribs right on top of the injury. After a couple of weeks I was feeling 70% ready so it wasn't a big deal. But now a month in the big bump in my ribs is still there. Doctor says It might have been always there but i didn't notice it before. It might be true, but I'm 99% sure I would've, it's too big not to notice lol. After some searching I think it might be calcification (not a doctor). I'll try to seek an specialist for further inspection.
Had a spar 3 days ago and it ended great, thing is after a minute or so I felt a pain on my lower left chest and it seems to have a unbalanced figure more like a dent, the right side of my lower chest is more balanced than the left the curve is noticable on the left side, should I be worried? I'm gonna have it checked out sooner or later.
Thanks Dr for this video, I popped my rib 4 days ago, I did an ultrasound and xray, there is no fracture, the doctor said to stop bjj for 6 weeks minimum, now my rib clicks and I feel it move with a little pain, have you ever seen the same ?
Hello, Just so I understand this fully, I have intercostal pain and you say not to stretch this, but later on show mobilizing techniques that look like they are stretching to an extent. Would you first just let it heal by minimal movement then once it feels better move on to these mobilizing techniques? Thank you in advance
Jus got this injury today Felt like a pop or bad shift It doesn't really hurt in my rib but what feels like under the rib It jus feels weird And bummed i cant train
How are you now? I have something similar from 3 days ago and it feels like it’s under the rib as well. Super strange and not always sore only in certain movements and positions but also sore to touch the bottom rib.
Thank Dr Jagoda I have intercostal neuralgia on my left side by my ribs It affects my muscles and nerves with muscle twitching Right now I do pushups with pelvis on the floor Can this strengthen the intercostal muscles and eventually prevent the problem? Thank you for any help
So I just finished thoracic nerve syndrome physical therapy. And while I was doing these exercises I noticed a pain started in May it felt like it was my kidney on the left side if wrapped around to the front. A back shiatsu massager is the only thing that relieves any pain with the heat. When I clear my throat or sneeze I do feel it. So the question is does my thoracic nerve syndrome have anything to do with this?
I was doing a "massage" on my abdomen with a coregous ball and on the left I felt a pop and click. It's bloody sore. I've massaged my back and abdomen with essential oil. Fortunately I have my massage tomorrow
I don't do BJJ. I was lying on my stomach hands outstretched over my head rolling from side to side and I felt a pop in my ribs, in the exact spot you refer to. I don't have trouble breathing and it's not popping as you mention, but it feels sore when lifting weight. I'll try some of your exercises when it feels a little better. 👍
@@greekgod9554 Pain has dulled now was able to do mid waist pushups and squats from the get go. But also noticed a pop when pushing ribs a few days ago.
My rib also popped during Bjj and now one week later it feels like a rib is popping out when I „crunch“ my body and as soon as I stretch myself out the rib feels like it’s popping back in what can this be ?🙃🙃
I got mine doing a heal hook on someone four years ago. Several pops and it's never been the same. Mine is around the 6th / 7th rib, just to the left of my sternum. The rib is elevated now and can be felt by touch. It's cut my sparring down to around a 1/3 of what I used to do since I have to let it rest. I may have to quit as it seems to be getting a little worse and I'd hate to have it impact everyday stuff. Going to take 6 months off and see if that helps any. Running out of options. Even tried stem cell in the rib but no dice. Worst heel hook of my life.
I recently had an injury, though not painful, it's bothersome. I have to be careful no to move or make a lot of effort so it does not make me feel pain. At the moment of injury it felt like a cracking. Would that be the costal cartilage?
Pulled mine in bjj 4 months ago and it comes and goes all the time, I do need to rehabilitate and strengthen this area now or it will just continue, thank you for the advice, I'm going to strengthen the abs more and do rotational movements
Thank you, I am currently injured by a fall on my rib cage playing tennis, I got X rayed, nothing broken but I feel a click and cracks every time I move , especially on the rib area where I received the impact, every time I have a deep breath that area clicks and feels like a tendon or muscles are above the rib rubbing against bone and making that noises, I don't know if I have explained well, it has been three weeks since I fell ,and the pain is a bit less but on that area seems that nothing improved much, do you have any advice for me ? is this normal? how long it takes to get better? I don't know what to do,😞 Thank you very much 👍🏻❤️
Sorry hear that. If you can, make seek some professional help and get x-ray if needed. We do have another great episode on rib pain coming out on Sunday, so that will help your rehab.
Can I still train if I do mobilizing techniques? I do feel pain on my back (lower shoulder blade that goes underarmpit to my chest all on the same side) I have some trouble sleeping as well, but I am a zero stripe white belt and just started a couple weeks ago and really don’t want to stop what I just started.
I cannot give you a full yes or no via internet but generally, I would say it is mild, you can likely train but may not do any live rolls. Just drill if possible.
Thank you so much I just did some self massage on my right front rib after rib strain. I knew it wasn't broken as I've suffered that before, it feels better already. My son has ahhd and odd so physical encounters are more often not. Thanks again 😂
Anyone have a rib pop towards the front of the rib cage that keeps popping when you twist around? I’m self diagnosing myself with rib cartilage disruption bc I have every symptom and it’s super annoying not to mention painful when it pops. I feel useless bc Im very limited on what I can do at the moment. Im ready for it to heal so I can get back on the mats and get smeshed lol
Thanks for the video. I took about 15 classes in my late 30s. I’ve messed my ribs up every other training session and had to sit out for 6 weeks each time. I haven’t done BJJ for years now and think about jumping back into it all of the time. Any suggestions on exercises to strengthen that area?
Thanks for watching! Yes there is a lot of strengthening and mobility you can do for sure. I actually have a full length video coming out on this Exact topic in 2 weeks so please be sure to check that out. In the meantime, focus on some core work and thoracic mobility.
Started in feb and also in my 30’s, a month and a half ago i had a cartilage tear training, took two weeks off but still went to class and drilled. By a month it was good to go but then two weeks later opposite side got the intercostal pain talked about in the video. Still been drilling and today rolled light. It can be done
Thank you I did my first day 4 days ago and I’ve been icing and resting. The guy did something and I did here a pop however my coach checked and didn’t feel any difference but I updated him That I had no bruise or anything he said it’s a possibility I did strain it. The video is helpful because you literally narrow it down to what I have which (intercostal )is exactly what it feels like there times I feel it’s my abs but it could just be the muscle as you mention. I haven’t gone to the doctor yet because I’m low on financial, but I have been taking ibuprofen and other pain meds.
Lets say u get MRI scan and its broken or strained. But its no dislocated bones sticking out. Can u stil fight in 5 weeks whitout punchering ur lungs?😅 not asking for a friend...
Broken vs. strain are 2 totally different things but 5 weeks is going to be hard to make a full recovery and be able to fight at top shape. I typically see patients recover in about 7-10 weeks
I started coughing and felt pain on right side where you was pointing and felt a click, should I be worried if I strained it? I put something warm over it cuz it helps the pain, but hopefully the pain will stop. Should I expect this pain for the next week or so?
Thank you so much for the video! I started grappling last August and this is my first major injury. Hurts like a mug, but I think it's sorta funny because my partner (a purple belt) had just recovered from the same injury AND this is the second time I've gotten the same injury as him while sparing (I stubbed my toe bad the 2nd week or so) It's a bummer to truly feel pain, and have to miss a couple weeks of class, but I think mild to moderate injuries are a vital part of the educational component of BJJ. So far my worst injuries have been self-inflicted or ego-born (e.g. not tapping on time). Injuries also put the madness of the OGs into perspective (can you imagine not tapping with something broken?!!) and help students understand their bodies' natural limits. Take the bumps and bruises in stride, fam! Much love from the Windy City. #BJJ #Grappling #WomenInBJJ #LivingArtBJJ
I needed this, my ribs popped 1 1/2 months ago from jiu jitsu.. I do feel better tho , I can lift weights with very little pain. How do you know when it’s the right time to start training again after a rib injury?
Show up do warm ups and get visual reps. That's what I've been doing. My ribs are sore af. I weigh 160 and a 240 lb dude had a body triangle on me and squeezed the life out of me with his legs. Didn't feel it right away but the next day my ribs were destroyed.
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I was getting mauled, big weight on top of me and felt a pop, wasn't all that painful but 3 days later and it's more sore now, glad I found this video. I've only been training for a month or so and don't want to miss classes so soon.
Super helpful content, my dr. didn't see any fractures and told me to rest. I want to get back on the mats the right way, these videos are just what I needed.
Glad it was helpful!
Question you got an X-Ray?
I'm SO glad to come across your videos! I'm also glad to see a lot of men having this injury, as I'm a female in BJJ and started thinking I was just too fragile or weak. I had a popped rib 3 months ago during drilling side control, now the other side popped a few days ago while rolling. THANK YOU for all the helpful videos!!!
Keep at it. You’ll get stronger!
Very similar to my golf injury as well I will utilize this as well as the strengthening aspect thank you
Hi there, I have just injured myself in this area while golfing. Can you give me a run down on how recovery went for you? What did you do to strengthen the area and how long did it take you to be able to start golfing again? many thanks!
@@eiregonzo97 ive been dealing with this from golf for like half a year and keep re-injuring myself. it's pretty annoying but the only thing that seems to work is just doing absolutely nothing for 2-3 months and then slowly getting back into it. been to several doctors and just come out with painkillers and muscle relaxers every time.
I'm a smaller fedex guy so I get them alot horsing around dog food and grills and shii
This recently happened a few weeks ago during a tourney. Thank you for the knowledge!
Yes! This is exactly what I need.
Hey Dr. I hope you see my comment. I want to believe I had an injury to my right side of my upper rib while doing sit ups. I didnt hear a pop necessarily but more of a pinch. Its been about 9 months since the injury. I've seen my MD and they've done test to rule anything bad, but cant provide me with any guidance other than having mild spinal stenosis. Which im also currently going to the chiropractor for. I also tend to get lots of pain on my right side of the breast/chest in between my armpit/chest, where it feels like a bad bruise or a pinch/shock. The pain has gone down a bit but still not enough for me to live my regular life and lift some weights to building muscle. Please any guidance from you would mean a lot.
First step would be to find out what is going on. Since you seem to have been cleared, maybe they can do some imaging? Next step would be to try some sort of treatment/intervention. If you think that is truly a rib injury, I would invite you to try our program. You can check it out, at go.sandiegosportsrehab.com/ribs
Dr. Josh,
Great video. I don't do ju jitsu but I found your tips to be very helpful. My injury is a little bit different. I have severe degenerative scoliosis and have been seeing a chiropractor to help straighten me out so to speak. It has been very helpful. About 6 weeks ago a rib on my right side popped. The one just below my right pec. I didn't suffer any pain at the time but about a week later i did. The chiropractor said that due to my scoliosis that rib was not aligned properly. I started to feel better and went in for my normal session (adjustment) 3 weeks ago. While I felt fine afterward, since then I have had intercostal pain on my right side. I went to my doctor and he did X-rays and there were no fractures. He and the chiropractor both surmised that it was intercostal and told me to rest. Well the rest really hasn't helped much. I'm just not sure if I should be stretching, doing resistance training as you suggested or just shut it down for a few weeks. I can tell you that none of my normal exercised hurt except lat pulldowns.
Any advice you can offer would be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks.
Bill
Bill, if you have scoliosis there will almost always be "Rib humping" due to the rotation and curve of the spine. Adjusting is not going to magically fix it and as a matter of fact, it is likely not going to change much of the curvature. While adjustments can help alleviate pain and do help with other things. Soft tissue is very helpful, and so is high quality exercises. Hoping you see this and it helps.
@@DrJoshJagoda Thank you for getting back to me. There have been some developments since I messaged you. A CT scan revealed the two of my ribs were cracked: Healed left anterior fifth rib fracture. Healed/healing right lateral sixth rib fracture. The left is giving me no trouble. But the right keeps getting intermittently sore every time I try to be a little more active. The CT scan was on March 29th and I basically shut down upper body until June 1. Felt okay for a couple of weeks, no soreness. Then I did two light TRX chest workouts and the soreness has reappeared, though not painful, just lightly sore. Not quite sure what to do at this point. Do you think I should shut it down again or is this slight soreness normal and I should continue to reintroduced upper body work slowly?
That just happened to me two hours ago, and I found this video! It hurts like hell! I hope it won't become a chronic thing! Tks for the video
Thank you 🙏🏻 I’m going through a rib injury now from Jiu jitsu. and I do appreciate your video!
oss get better soon. Thanks for being part of the tribe!
This shit took me over 6 moths to recover from, heard 2-3 loud crunches and couldn't breathe or sleep on that side for weeks...
ouch! Glad your back!
Did you recovered completely form this?
@@greekgod9554 Mostly yes, I can train and function normally, but I still feel the injury at times. Not in a painful way, but it's still noticeable!
@@mick3yon3ill thanks man itoo injured I'm not able to lift that's why I'm asking ❤️
@@greekgod9554 I feel you, I could actually start lifting again pretty soon, maybe not doing heavy deadlifts etc but within reason haha. Take care, wish you a speedy recovery!
I was vacuuming when this happened. (I don’t do jitso). I do have lung surgery for a biopsy a few months ago on the opposite side.
What if it's not in the ribs, but in the center of the thorax?
Dr. Josh, I'm hoping you can point me in the right direction. I've had breathing issues since a bad respiratory infection last year, had rib pain from coughing fits that took months to clear, but since going back to BJJ, I find myself much more susceptible to pressure on my ribs, making it so I can't breathe, whether from a heavy side control, knee pressing on sternum, or even my own arm pressing into me from a head/arm triangle. My lung capacity has also been shot considerably, and I feel the strain in my upper lungs a lot.
I'm hoping to see a pulmonologist about this soon, but do you have any ideas/guidance that I can bring into the office? Anything would be greatly appreciated.
Just happened to me a couple nights ago when I was sparing. Glad I know what it is now and how to treat/heal it. Thank you.
Bro can you please tell me how much time did it take you to recover?, i just had this injury yesterday...
Thanks doc! Will this bump ever go away?
Perfect video for me. Thank you
so this is a thing? I'm glad I found your video
Great video - thank you! This happened to me yesterday in sparring and felt more like a pull/sprain then a pop, but in the rib area near the sternum so could be either intercostal or rib bruising - either way, sharp, sharp pain and very restricted movement (laughter or sneezing is no joke!).
Bisa jelaskan caranya, saya juga mengalami hal yg sama
Hope you are feeling better. Thanks for watching. Back on the mats yet?
Buddy had me in a close guard and tighten his legs and automatically felt something painful. Had hard time breathing and went home safely but could barely drive. Sleeping was challenging and painful. Any sneezing or coughing would trigger pain. After 3 day I felt better but it’s still painful when I try to make movement but not as painful as day one. X-ray came and nothing was seen by the doctor. Now I’m resting and just wanting to be active. What should I do ? Where to start?
Glad you are resting and getting a bit better. Check out the last video on rib injuries we posted about... There is a lot in there that can help with these injuries!
How are you feeling now?
Literally just had this happen to me. My friend tightened his legs and instantly knew something was wrong. Pain and pop. I weigh 140 and he’s pushing 200. His legs got super tight around me and it was horrible. I pushed through and rolled today after 2 days of not getting on the mat. I couldn’t roll with my teammates for longer than 1 minute. Had to sit out for the rest of practice. Hopefully it heals soon and this annoying pain goes away.
@@armandoaguilarjr3691any updates? How are you feeling?
Bro it’s been almost a month I went back to rolling and same pain back again. Going to do this K tape thing. Osss
Oh man! Be careful, rehab that thing! Tape is a great short term option but its not gonna stop a knee on belly
Can you mention me where can I get roll you were using for ur back so I can order it practice in my house thank you
Check the description link
I injured a lower intercostal rib 8 months ago and it still pops in and out
Thanks
Thanks for the video, it was very useful on my recovery. My experience: I got an intercostal strain below the right rib in my 4th bjj class :D. The pain wasn't too bad, but I noticed a hard bump in my ribs right on top of the injury. After a couple of weeks I was feeling 70% ready so it wasn't a big deal. But now a month in the big bump in my ribs is still there. Doctor says It might have been always there but i didn't notice it before. It might be true, but I'm 99% sure I would've, it's too big not to notice lol. After some searching I think it might be calcification (not a doctor). I'll try to seek an specialist for further inspection.
Had a spar 3 days ago and it ended great, thing is after a minute or so I felt a pain on my lower left chest and it seems to have a unbalanced figure more like a dent, the right side of my lower chest is more balanced than the left the curve is noticable on the left side, should I be worried? I'm gonna have it checked out sooner or later.
Thank you for this video!!
You are so welcome!
Thanks Dr for this video, I popped my rib 4 days ago, I did an ultrasound and xray, there is no fracture, the doctor said to stop bjj for 6 weeks minimum, now my rib clicks and I feel it move with a little pain, have you ever seen the same ?
Hello,
Just so I understand this fully, I have intercostal pain and you say not to stretch this, but later on show mobilizing techniques that look like they are stretching to an extent.
Would you first just let it heal by minimal movement then once it feels better move on to these mobilizing techniques?
Thank you in advance
Correct, minimal movement at first. As you progress, then you can get more movement.
Jus got this injury today
Felt like a pop or bad shift
It doesn't really hurt in my rib but what feels like under the rib
It jus feels weird
And bummed i cant train
How are you now? I have something similar from 3 days ago and it feels like it’s under the rib as well. Super strange and not always sore only in certain movements and positions but also sore to touch the bottom rib.
Thank Dr Jagoda
I have intercostal neuralgia on my left side by my ribs
It affects my muscles and nerves with muscle twitching Right now I do pushups with pelvis on the floor Can this strengthen the intercostal muscles and eventually prevent the problem? Thank you for any help
So I just finished thoracic nerve syndrome physical therapy. And while I was doing these exercises I noticed a pain started in May it felt like it was my kidney on the left side if wrapped around to the front. A back shiatsu massager is the only thing that relieves any pain with the heat. When I clear my throat or sneeze I do feel it. So the question is does my thoracic nerve syndrome have anything to do with this?
I was doing a "massage" on my abdomen with a coregous ball and on the left I felt a pop and click. It's bloody sore. I've massaged my back and abdomen with essential oil. Fortunately I have my massage tomorrow
Hope it helps!
Almost my the pain is gone, but I can feel there is a blood cloth near that area, can I do cupping therapy for it?
Blood clot? You must seek medical care!
Does wrapping the ribs help at all?
Have it from the past 4 years didn't go to doctor but mine now healed almost 80% but that dull pain remains, didn't show anything on X-Ray
Hmmm maybe if you get some more treatment you can heal a bit faster.
I don't do BJJ. I was lying on my stomach hands outstretched over my head rolling from side to side and I felt a pop in my ribs, in the exact spot you refer to. I don't have trouble breathing and it's not popping as you mention, but it feels sore when lifting weight.
I'll try some of your exercises when it feels a little better. 👍
That should help. Yes, make sure its calmed down and not too inflamed first.
How you are doing now
@@greekgod9554 Pain has dulled now was able to do mid waist pushups and squats from the get go. But also noticed a pop when pushing ribs a few days ago.
Having full cage pain with the hot spot ar the middle back
Is it also why i feel a popping sensation constantly when i move or sit down? Right lower rib area
My rib also popped during Bjj and now one week later it feels like a rib is popping out when I „crunch“ my body and as soon as I stretch myself out the rib feels like it’s popping back in what can this be ?🙃🙃
Hard to say but we often see partial fractures of it. This can be a rib strain/sprain or even disclocation. Best to get an image!
I got mine doing a heal hook on someone four years ago. Several pops and it's never been the same. Mine is around the 6th / 7th rib, just to the left of my sternum. The rib is elevated now and can be felt by touch. It's cut my sparring down to around a 1/3 of what I used to do since I have to let it rest. I may have to quit as it seems to be getting a little worse and I'd hate to have it impact everyday stuff. Going to take 6 months off and see if that helps any. Running out of options. Even tried stem cell in the rib but no dice. Worst heel hook of my life.
Thanks Doc
I recently had an injury, though not painful, it's bothersome. I have to be careful no to move or make a lot of effort so it does not make me feel pain. At the moment of injury it felt like a cracking. Would that be the costal cartilage?
That can be a possibility. It is really dependent on the location.
What happens if you don’t get it stabilized?
Great information. Exactly what I needed. Thank You!!
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!
Pulled mine in bjj 4 months ago and it comes and goes all the time, I do need to rehabilitate and strengthen this area now or it will just continue, thank you for the advice, I'm going to strengthen the abs more and do rotational movements
Best of luck! OSSS
Can it be confused with liver pain ?
I ams sure it can be but most people who do BJJ often have an "Event" where there was a pop and can identify the moment in time of the injury.
Great video, I deal with both. Much appreciated
Glad to help
Thank you, I am currently injured by a fall on my rib cage playing tennis, I got X rayed, nothing broken but I feel a click and cracks every time I move , especially on the rib area where I received the impact, every time I have a deep breath that area clicks and feels like a tendon or muscles are above the rib rubbing against bone and making that noises, I don't know if I have explained well, it has been three weeks since I fell ,and the pain is a bit less but on that area seems that nothing improved much, do you have any advice for me ? is this normal? how long it takes to get better? I don't know what to do,😞 Thank you very much 👍🏻❤️
Sorry hear that. If you can, make seek some professional help and get x-ray if needed. We do have another great episode on rib pain coming out on Sunday, so that will help your rehab.
@@DrJoshJagoda i did have my X ray , nothing is broken, it is getting better, but it takes time, thank you so much for your reply 👍🏻❤️
@@cesarfernandezlopez5063 Hi there I have been having the same issue or more then 6 months - It is holding me from getting deep breath -
Can I still train if I do mobilizing techniques? I do feel pain on my back (lower shoulder blade that goes underarmpit to my chest all on the same side) I have some trouble sleeping as well, but I am a zero stripe white belt and just started a couple weeks ago and really don’t want to stop what I just started.
I cannot give you a full yes or no via internet but generally, I would say it is mild, you can likely train but may not do any live rolls. Just drill if possible.
@@DrJoshJagoda Thank you for the response. have decided to take some time off from training (a week) and see how I feel from it.
How long did it take for the pain to go away?@@kingjuanimal
Thank you so much I just did some self massage on my right front rib after rib strain. I knew it wasn't broken as I've suffered that before, it feels better already. My son has ahhd and odd so physical encounters are more often not. Thanks again 😂
Does it heal on it own
Good questions. It does heal slowly but the more you do to help it (properly) the better it will be long term!
Great video. Thankyou
You are welcome!
Anyone have a rib pop towards the front of the rib cage that keeps popping when you twist around? I’m self diagnosing myself with rib cartilage disruption bc I have every symptom and it’s super annoying not to mention painful when it pops. I feel useless bc Im very limited on what I can do at the moment. Im ready for it to heal so I can get back on the mats and get smeshed lol
I had a coughing fit that lasted like 2 hours. A few weeks later I started having major rib pain, lasted for months
me too
Same….In so much pain!
I was doing torso twisting my rib pain start from there I am afraid that can be a pain of kidney please help sir.
If you think its kidney, please see your medical doctor
Thanks for the video. I took about 15 classes in my late 30s. I’ve messed my ribs up every other training session and had to sit out for 6 weeks each time. I haven’t done BJJ for years now and think about jumping back into it all of the time. Any suggestions on exercises to strengthen that area?
Thanks for watching! Yes there is a lot of strengthening and mobility you can do for sure. I actually have a full length video coming out on this Exact topic in 2 weeks so please be sure to check that out. In the meantime, focus on some core work and thoracic mobility.
@@DrJoshJagoda is this video out yet ?
I’m in the same boat…I’ve had this happen about 3 times over the past 6 months
Started in feb and also in my 30’s, a month and a half ago i had a cartilage tear training, took two weeks off but still went to class and drilled. By a month it was good to go but then two weeks later opposite side got the intercostal pain talked about in the video. Still been drilling and today rolled light. It can be done
I busted mine skateboarding. At 52 years of age it seems to be taking forever to heal. I waited four weeks, felt fine and hit the weights. Bad move.
Thank you I did my first day 4 days ago and I’ve been icing and resting. The guy did something and I did here a pop however my coach checked and didn’t feel any difference but I updated him That I had no bruise or anything he said it’s a possibility I did strain it. The video is helpful because you literally narrow it down to what I have which (intercostal )is exactly what it feels like there times I feel it’s my abs but it could just be the muscle as you mention. I haven’t gone to the doctor yet because I’m low on financial, but I have been taking ibuprofen and other pain meds.
Please consider getting some care for this.
@@DrJoshJagoda unfortunately after a week I did see my local chiropractor and got adjusted
Lets say u get MRI scan and its broken or strained. But its no dislocated bones sticking out. Can u stil fight in 5 weeks whitout punchering ur lungs?😅 not asking for a friend...
Broken vs. strain are 2 totally different things but 5 weeks is going to be hard to make a full recovery and be able to fight at top shape. I typically see patients recover in about 7-10 weeks
Are my ribs hurting? Hard to tell. Everything hurts lol.
after 12 days im better but still feel pain when cough
I started coughing and felt pain on right side where you was pointing and felt a click, should I be worried if I strained it? I put something warm over it cuz it helps the pain, but hopefully the pain will stop. Should I expect this pain for the next week or so?
Yeah this may linger around... If you don't see results in about 5-7 days, you may want to get checked out.
@@DrJoshJagoda I took ibuprofen for 3 days and I’m good now, no pain
Thank you so much for the video! I started grappling last August and this is my first major injury. Hurts like a mug, but I think it's sorta funny because my partner (a purple belt) had just recovered from the same injury AND this is the second time I've gotten the same injury as him while sparing (I stubbed my toe bad the 2nd week or so) It's a bummer to truly feel pain, and have to miss a couple weeks of class, but I think mild to moderate injuries are a vital part of the educational component of BJJ. So far my worst injuries have been self-inflicted or ego-born (e.g. not tapping on time). Injuries also put the madness of the OGs into perspective (can you imagine not tapping with something broken?!!) and help students understand their bodies' natural limits. Take the bumps and bruises in stride, fam! Much love from the Windy City. #BJJ #Grappling #WomenInBJJ #LivingArtBJJ
4:55 this part was painnfulllll aff but its good xddd
Get it!
I needed this, my ribs popped 1 1/2 months ago from jiu jitsu.. I do feel better tho , I can lift weights with very little pain. How do you know when it’s the right time to start training again after a rib injury?
I would go back to DRILLING and test. No live rolling yet but playing bottom game will be the last to come back.
@@DrJoshJagoda thank you!🙏🏽
Resting is the hardest part. I’m fiending to roll
Show up do warm ups and get visual reps. That's what I've been doing. My ribs are sore af. I weigh 160 and a 240 lb dude had a body triangle on me and squeezed the life out of me with his legs. Didn't feel it right away but the next day my ribs were destroyed.
Watching this after my rib cracked 😂
Enjoy all the episodes. I will keep you busy here!
open heart surgery. Every. Damn. Rib
Oh wow
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What if it is the cartilage popped