Causes and treatment of postpartum rib pain

For a mother, giving birth to a child is a very hard but happy thing. However, while mothers are happy, they should also pay more attention to their physical condition. Many mothers will feel rib pain after giving birth, which is caused by a variety of reasons. In fact, every child should be grateful to their mother who loves and cares about them.

Cause

Postpartum rib pain is caused by qi blockage, which is closely related to the lack of breastfeeding.

Irregular lifestyle and lack of sleep due to childcare after childbirth can cause the body to be in a weak state, or it can be caused by catching a cold after childbirth.

I accidentally got bruised while thinking about having a baby. It is recommended to go to the acupuncture department for treatment.

One of the thoracic vertebrae 7, 8, and 9 is dislocated, compressing the nerves and causing chest wall pain or intercostal nerve pain or spleen discomfort. The reason is that the dislocation is caused by improper force.

Treatment

A reasonable diet, increased nutrition, supplementation of vitamin B1, B12, etc., attention to rest, local warming, avoid adverse stimulation such as cold and dampness, use of ibuprofen, diclofenac, etc. to relieve pain, add Danshen tablets, Panax notoginseng, chlorzoxazone, vitamin E, etc., combined with hot compresses, physical therapy, acupuncture, massage and other measures, most of the patients can get better.

Don't think about your lateral ribs. If you are running, slow down or walk instead, or sit down to rest, the lateral ribs will gradually disappear. After you stop exercising, alternately raise your arms above your head. This helps your chest cavity expand and contract more when you breathe, while also stretching your muscles.

Watch your breathing

Proper breathing techniques can help you prevent lateral rib pain. When exercising, try to breathe longer and deeper. Short, rapid breaths can cause your muscles to overexert themselves. It is best to adjust your breathing so that your inhalation and exhalation are rhythmic with the movement of your limbs.

Drink plenty of water

To ensure adequate fluid intake, especially when exercising on a hot day, the first rule is to drink 250-300cc of water before exercise, followed by another 125-250cc of water every 30-45 minutes.

It is recommended that you take some GABA tablets, vitamin B1 tablets, etc., timely self-conditioning, maintaining a good mood, going out for more walks, and basking in the sun can improve the symptoms. First of all, you need to pay attention to dietary conditioning, light and easily digestible food, do not eat sour, spicy and irritating food, quit smoking and drinking, drink plenty of water and keep a good mood, etc. If there is no improvement for a long time, you should go to the hospital for examination.

It is common for women to experience back pain after giving birth. Rib pain is relatively uncommon, but it should also attract our attention. Seek timely treatment and improvement, and remember that postpartum recovery is a woman's chance to be reborn. As children, we should know how great and hard-working our mothers are. I wish all mothers in the world happiness.