Back Pain Causes: Exercises, Relief & Warning Signs

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Causes of Back Pain Radiating to Ribs

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Brady Williams

Since the ribs and rib cage are attached to the spine, dysfunction in the spine can cause symptoms and problems in the ribs. There are 12 pairs of ribs, and the first 10 articulate with both the thoracic spine and the costal cartilage on the front of the rib cage.

Brady Williams is a third-generation chiropractor who has been writing and lecturing on topics in health, nutrition, chiropractic, sports medicine and wellness since 2006. He holds a Bachelor of Science in general science and a Doctor of Chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic. He also holds a Master of Science in sport science and rehabilitation from Logan University.