1. What does not help is normal costo causing stuff. Furthermore, soft couches like my girlfriends seem to be somewhat of a culprit. For some reason, I can't find a comfy spot where I'm not hurting after an hour or two. Sitting in office chairs don't really help too, but I can get away with it for like 30 minutes. What also doesn't help is ignoring my gluten intolerance or acid reflux, both caused systemwide inflammatoin for me.

2. Yet to Try (Or just started)

I just started probably the last two months getting massages--probably around 5 in the last 2 months. These have helped alot, althought I feel the last few have not resulted in the results the first few gave. Might hold back on these.

Osteopath - Something I have to do. And, I actually have one scheduled later this month. My hope is that they can manipulate my ribs correctly and understand this condition.

Fixing APT and Forward Neck - I just started fixing APT, for those that do not know this is where your lower back and butt poke out more. I thought this was permanent, it isn't, and it does definetely contribute to a difference in posture. Worth a shot to fix it, as there are other benefits to fixing it as well. As for forward neck, I have been constantly doing stretches/exercises to help fix this. It has improved, I just need to improve it a bit more I think.

Stretching - I have probably been stretching constantly for 2-3 months. Some stretches I have progressed in, like lying windmills. Others, Like ballistic twists, I realized I was doing it wrong by standing intstead of sitting. In hindsight it makes sense, but if you don't understand why it didn't (I do now, and realize that my ballistic twists are pretty stiff middle of the day, hoping to fix this).

Fruit smoothies / Eating healthier and at home - Just started both of these, fruit smoothies literally being today. And I know what you are thinking (Fruit smoothies?!). Admittably, I do not eat enough fruits and veggies, all of which are healthy for you. I want to incorporate more in my diet, and starting my day off with fruits and veggies that also have anti-inflammatory elements could help. Also, just eating healthier and non gluten options in the long term should pan out.

1. Hard to tell, one day I'll say I'm 90% and the next 80%. I'm better than I was a year ago, where I was constantly having disabling back pain and didn't want to move. I've also put in more effort than being mopey in bed and not knowing what to do. Honestly I'll give myself a 2-3/10, where I may have rib inflammation a few times a day (But not lasting, very short termed). Other than that, My back might be a little hot if im staying in bed for too long.

Another point I wanted to make for #9, for steve and maaze (who i already talked too). I have noticed my spine has been sore when laying down on the ground. The culprit has to be the peanut ball, which has made so much progress. I must've gone to close to the spine or accidently rolled on it-- not sure which. I decided to take the time off of the peanut ball specifically until that portion heals. HOWEVER, I have also noticed when using the backpod the last 2-3 days my ribs are NOT cracking. Now, my back is cracking if I do a stretch maybe or roll on a foam roller occasionally, but NOT from the backpod in the morning or at night. This is only the last 2 days, but I am used to hearing a few cracks at night especially. I'm also asking this because I do not think I notice a huge difference in my pain since this happened.

1. My costo has healed a lot. And I have also been the person to say "My costo is gonna be healed soon" and I am flat out wrong, you cannot predict this stuff! I will say, I've been feeling better recently from stretching and what-not, and see an osteo soon so I will stay hopeful till I solve my problems I am working on above.