Back rib pain

PoleKitten81 started this discussion · 10/8/2011

HI All, I've been on and off of the pole over the last year after an injury has made it almost impossible to pole. I have what feels like a permanent pulled muscle or bruise on my back, it's near my rib close above the shoulder blade. it doesn't hurt when I do normal day to day things like walking but as soon as I sneeze, pull some trousers on or lie in the wrong position I know it's there. It's making me miserable because even a simple invert has become impossible. I started seeing a chiropractor about 3 months ago and it seems to have gotten worse. I'm really frustrated, can anyone help? Thanks Polekitten

10 replies

JeHanne · 10/8/2011
I am unable to offer any type of medical advice. I can however say I am sorry you are frustrated and feeling so badly for so long. : ( Can you go to a doctor for evaluation? Maybe get a second opinion on what is going on?
Lyme Lyte · 10/8/2011
I had the same thing! I would start by seeing a different chiropractor. I was seeing a chiro without any success then switched to one who deals in sport related injuries. It was back to normal within a few visits.
LindaLu · 10/8/2011
I also recommend trying a different chiropractor. It sounds to me like you have a rib out of place. Has the one you are going to adjusted ribs too, or just your spine?
Rascalini · 10/8/2011
I hurt my back poling about a month or so ago....same story as you, didn't hurt doing normal things but I just knew something wasn't right with it and I would get pangs of pain doing random things (like standing on one foot!!) Anyway, I went to a physiotherapist, he said that the joint where my rib joined my spine had locked up. He 'mobilised it' which basically was really hard and tough massage! He told me it was a pretty common injury.....for rugby players ha ha ha.... Anyway, after about 6 sessions with the physio
Rascalini · 10/8/2011
Sorry hit save by accident.... So after about 6 sessions with the physio my back feels great again-I have to go to the gym 3 times a week and do exercises to strengthen up my back which I don't mind doing. I hope you get some relief soon, there's nothing as bad as back pain Grrrrr.....best of luck!
reenie aka Mysfit · 10/8/2011
Were you by any chance working on the inverted V(chopper) when you injured it? It is common injury associated with incorrect scapular engagement and it can take quite a long time to have it heal. Especially, if you have continued to perfrom the move with incorrect form..... Time, rest and correcting the scapular(shoulder blades & Rhomboids) will fix the problem eventually, as well as practicing some exercises using resitance that build strength in the area. I will wait to to see if that is how you injured it before I make any suggestions.... As for the other---I agree.....Look for a different chiro or physio therapist.
liznunezeliz · 10/9/2011
@reenie I had the same problem when I started inverting. Since I didn't have enough strength to hold the chopper position, I would just drop down from it instead of lowering with control or placing my legs on the pole into a snake (basic invert). I rested the injury for a week or two then thought it was ok to return to the pole and just ended up making it worse. Complete rest is necessary. Hope you get better soon!
eitoile · 10/9/2011
i had a problem like this several months back as well while learning the chopper. it started with a pain which seemed like it came from somewhere between my rib cage and shoulder blade. at first it just hurt when i sneezed or coughed, and soon it started hurting even when i was just breathing, anyway, i went to see an osteopath, and apparently it was just a sprained rib. some of my rib joints got stuck and she helped me get it unstuck. i think it helped that the osteopath was a poler herself so understood the type of tricks we were doing and the kind of positions / strains our bodies were under. if you visit a regular osteopath / chiropractor / physio, you probably need to do more explaining on the mechanics of the tricks you do etc. so he / she can understand and diagnose the problem better.
pegasusaerialfitness · 10/9/2011
Have you gotten an Xray. I actualy broke two ribs, and didn't know it for months. I kept messing up the mending process. I wouldnt have know unless I finally got an xray.
PlatinumAni · 10/10/2011
I fractured a rub myself. I would make sure you know what your dealing with. If not I say complete rest....