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Can Weight Loss Cause Popping Out Of Ribs?

I recently lost about 75 lbs over a 10 month period (maintaining for 6 months), and I ve been having ribs pop out of place a lot lately. It s very painful, and I was wondering if it could have anything to do with the weight loss or if it s something I should have looked into further? My chiropractor has adjusted at least 5 ribs (all different ones I think) back into place, in the last 2 months. The first one pinched a nerve and messed with my right shoulder blade. He doesn t really seem concerned, but this NEVER happened to me before, and it seems like it s becoming more frequent. Should I be worried? Thanks in advance for your advise.Vanessa
Mon, 15 Jun 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Dear Vanessa,
I can understand your concern, I feel you are worrying more, than what is required, if you had no such symptoms before loosing weight, than these can be attributed to your weight loss, but let me assure you that, this will get ok if you start regular exercises, to strengthen your muscles of the chest, so consult a physio and do chest exercises, also, aerobic exercises are good for chest muscles, and they can be done as tolerated. also keep good diet.
I hope you heal yourself,
Take care,
Thanks
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Can Weight Loss Cause Popping Out Of Ribs?

Dear Vanessa, I can understand your concern, I feel you are worrying more, than what is required, if you had no such symptoms before loosing weight, than these can be attributed to your weight loss, but let me assure you that, this will get ok if you start regular exercises, to strengthen your muscles of the chest, so consult a physio and do chest exercises, also, aerobic exercises are good for chest muscles, and they can be done as tolerated. also keep good diet. I hope you heal yourself, Take care, Thanks