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Suggest Treatment For Chest Pain Due To Costochondritis

Is there a potential link between costochondritis and T1-T4 pain? I ask as I have pancreas/sphincter of oddi issues and cannot take any anti-inflammatories to treat thus have been referred to PT. My issue is that PT trying to tell me back pain causing chest pain and aside from hurting my once not painful back, I'm concerned the exercises he told me to try are further injuring the costochondritis diagnosed by the doc. What is most acceptable treatment of costochondritis assuming I cannot take oral meds?
Thank you.
Mon, 6 Jun 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Costochondritis is inflammation of rib cartilage.
Following lifestyle modifications will definitely help you symptomatic without taking drugs.
So follow these.
1. Avoid movements causing pain.
2. Avoid bad postures in sleep.
3. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise.
4. Apply warm water pad on affected areas.
5. Wear rib belt or chest belt to prevent minimal mobilization of affected areas.
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Chest Pain Due To Costochondritis

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Costochondritis is inflammation of rib cartilage. Following lifestyle modifications will definitely help you symptomatic without taking drugs. So follow these. 1. Avoid movements causing pain. 2. Avoid bad postures in sleep. 3. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. 4. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. 5. Wear rib belt or chest belt to prevent minimal mobilization of affected areas. Don t worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.