Injury to the chest at times leads to misalignment of rib bones known as subluxated ribs. During subluxation, these ribs get disconnected and lead to chest pain. The pain can either be sharp and stabbing or dull in nature. It can be right-sided or left-sided chest pain. If the subluxated ribs impinge or compress any surrounding nerve, it can also cause numb feeling in that region and tingling sensation.
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Can subluxation cause deep chest pain?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had a tingling pain all over my body for weeks. The pain, however, is mainly located in my chest. I have almost had any heart disease ruled out. Can a bad cough for a few weeks cause subluxation? Should you be able to feel a subluxation? Do all vertical subluxations show up ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, cough can lead to rib head subluxation, although not a common mechanism of subluxation but cases are seen in patients with vigorous coughing episodes. Careful palpation of the region can point to the abnormality, they usually go back into place on their own, if ... Read Full »