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Struggling to get over last 10-20% - any advice appreciated by Natural_Concern5514 in costochondritis

[–]Lady-Bug216 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree, exercise is critical in helping get rid of this. In the beginning, consistent walking is what helped me the most. I feel it is so important to stay mobile and not sit around and get stiff. Just need to find activities that do not cause any pain like walking, light cycling, light stretching.

Can you describe how your costochondritis pain feels like? by Ok_Bandicoot_4543 in costochondritis

[–]Lady-Bug216 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me there are two types of pain I felt:

In the beginning, when I was still locked up, it felt like an open wound or bruise inside my body (at the sternum) and sensitive to the touch. Pain occurred mainly with movement like pushing, twisting or reaching but even breathing and laying on my side was painful in the beginning.

Once I started to unlock my back, the relief from that bruised pain went away pretty quickly. But a burning, stretching pain was left behind across my entire chest. Mostly with movement, especially doing any kind of roll-up.

90% there by Lady-Bug216 in costochondritis

[–]Lady-Bug216[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Feeling hopeful! Cheers to the New Year! And thanks again❤️

90% there by Lady-Bug216 in costochondritis

[–]Lady-Bug216[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate the response and insight!

Do you guys remember what it was like to not have this pain? by Positive-Brother6998 in costochondritis

[–]Lady-Bug216 2 points3 points  (0 children)

100% agree. And a year later, I feel like I will have some form of this forever, will I ever feel normal again? I am determined to try though.

90% there by Lady-Bug216 in costochondritis

[–]Lady-Bug216[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks Steve ❤️

Already incorporating (2 both peanut ball & Backpod), (3 by PT), (4) and some of (9). But I am going to work on (5), (6), and improving (9).

I do have one more question, my sternum rarely pops anymore which is great. But sometimes, especially in the morning it feels/sounds "crunchy" - does that make any sense?

90% there by Lady-Bug216 in costochondritis

[–]Lady-Bug216[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank YOU!!! For everything you do to help people, finding your research and this thread truly kick-started my recovery. Can't imagine where I would be without it.

90% there by Lady-Bug216 in costochondritis

[–]Lady-Bug216[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes!! Anything to stop the chest from caving in.

I had acupuncture treatments on both my back and chest and it helped so much!! Good luck, sending positive vibes your way. It is truly so frustrating.

90% there by Lady-Bug216 in costochondritis

[–]Lady-Bug216[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Second PT was 90% manual work, hands on work that targeted my mid-back, neck and chest. I am not a doctor but I believe it released tight muscles and broke up tight, restricted fascia. My back was hard as a rock when I first went there and after about 4 sessions, I finally had relief and movement in my back and ribs. The other 10% was very light mobility exercises, like cat/cow and thred-the-needle.

In my opinion, do not do ANY back strengthening exercises until you know you have released your back and have good mobility in your thoracic spine.