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Could The Lump Near The Collar Bone Be Due To Adjusted First Rib?
I had a breast exam last Tuesday the DR found a couple of lumps and I am getting a mamogram soon. The same day I went to the chiropractor in the same facility (Indian Health) and was adjusted including my first rib...on this Monday my right shoulder began hurting, last night (Wednesday) I developed a probably half grapefruit sized lump below my collar bone that is very tender...could this be from having my first rib adjusted? The chiropractor adjuted it by placing his fingers in the hallow of my collar bone and striking his hand.
Thu, 7 May 2020
Hello,
The present swelling can be either a soft tissue swelling due to trauma (due to manipulation from chiropractor) or it can be a fracture of rib. You should take an analgesic like ibuprofen for relief and should have an X-ray of chest to rule the problem.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mukesh Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon
The present swelling can be either a soft tissue swelling due to trauma (due to manipulation from chiropractor) or it can be a fracture of rib. You should take an analgesic like ibuprofen for relief and should have an X-ray of chest to rule the problem.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mukesh Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon
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