Rib Pain

There are 12 pairs of ribs of which 10 are attached to sternum (the hard bone starts under neck and ends at your stomach) in the front and to the spine in your back. The two lower ribs attach only to your spine and float in the front. While rib fractures can occur, a more common and easily induced situation is where the rib is subluxated either where the rib connects to the spine or the sternum.

When you go 'out' for the night, it's usually fun... When a rib 'goes out' it is anything but fun. This can be a very painful experience. It is not unusual for this pain to make you yell out, have difficultly taking a deep breath, or it may even knock you down. Usually rib pain is the back not far from the spine. Occasionally it will radiate into the side or through to your chest.