Have you ever had an exacerbation from having your ribs and back out of place?

I am sorry to hear you had to go to the ER recently. Just had this happen a few days ago and I have this happen often, . I am plugging away at my day and I twist and pick up something weighty, or I am exercising to remain fit, yoga, Tai Chi, or Qi gong, and I pull a muscle near my ribs while twisting and turning. Feels like my rib is out of place and poking into a lung. Totally painful to even take a breath as it "bands" all around my chest. It takes a couple of days to ease up but I know it will end if I use muscle relaxers and pain relievers. It is scary because I also have a rod in my mid back (thoracic area) and causing pain near this area makes it hard to catch my breath. Has it been easing up for you a bit? Are you back to breathing normally or is it still feeling tight and sore? Wishing you relief soon. Rebecca (comm advc)

My pulmonologist referred me to a DO who is trained to do manipulation. I've been seeing him once a month for the last 15 years. He manipulates my whole body so that breathing is easier once I am aligned. I also have a massage once a month and acupuncture 2x a month. This regimen helps me deal with all my autoimmune issues. I find alternative treatments are beneficial since my medication list is tiny as to what my body accepts.