Costochondritis / sternum / chest poping

[EliezerCan2]

Hello.i was so excited when I found this post but not really after seeing that no one has really gotten over it. Apparently it's permanent for the most part.i just got my 6k bill from hospital because I couldn't take it I thought it was a serious lung or heart problem but I'm cleared.i have the same symptoms I stretch and pop my sternum and get instan relieve. But it's being going g on for almost 5 months now. I order the back pod and gonna try and use it as best as possible it's agrevading not finding a cure and doctors are not helping.being going to chiropractor but honestly don't see a diffrence.if any one has any suggestions or if you've cured please lmk. TIA

[cyberbarn]

Costochondritis is an inflammation of the cartilage between the ribs and breastbone, and can be caused by different things. It is worth remembering though that inflammation is a process, not a disease.

So if this has happened because of a trauma (accident, falling over, hitting something, laughing or coughing too much) then it will take time to heal. It could be caused by another condition, such as arthritis. If the arthritis is treated then it is likely to heal and feel better.

It can often take a year to heal, so you need to give yourself time.

Can you figure out why the ribs are moving out of position? I I know it feels better when they pop back in, but that in itself can cause enough damage that the immune system sends out signals which can cause the inflammation. If you can figure out how to stop them from popping out in the first place, then rest, although it will take time it should get better.

[EliezerCan2 in reply to cyberbarn]

Thanks for the reply. Yes honestly I tried ruling out everything and no.i can't think of when I got injured.i don't have poor posture.id say it's pretty good.only thing I can think of is sleeping with my toddler he cuddle under my arm for a good while when we go to sleep. immediately I stopped doing it after It kinda made sense. But it's being months and still no progress. Sometimes it's not bad at all but flare ups are bad.