<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.Last Spring I injured my rib area on the right side of my back while using a tiller. It seems to get better then flares up again. It doesn t hurt, it aches and kind of burns. I can aggravate the area by moving wrong while doing something. Most recently I was caring for my bed ridden mother in law and it has gotten much worse. Taking Motrin works. What can I do to help it heal. I see a massage therapist once a month. Should I go more often or is there something else I can do.  <response>: Hi, thanks for writing to Chat Doctor. Based on the description, I suspect that you could have suffered Intercostal magic or neuralgia. Use Ice packing over the affected area as this will numb the local nerves providing relief of symptoms Apply moist heat fomentation to relax the tensed soft tissues Local analgesic gel application as needed Avoid the movements that hurt you Continue Motrin for a few day Hope this information is helpful. Good day 