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.
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