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Javizy
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 08/20/2011 : 11:28:26
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It's unlikely you have an extra rib (couldn't your physician check this for you?), so you'll likely want to explore a much more probable cause of compression: chronic muscle tension. Have a feel around your shoulders and armpit and you'll probably feel a lot of taut bands and small, tender knots, i.e. trigger points, that aggravate your symptoms when pressed.
As you may already be aware, stress is a big factor in creating and sustaining muscle tension, so eliminating anxiety should be your top priority. In fact, if you're still allowing your thoughts to control you, you're probably going to keep developing new conditions as your resting muscle tone continues to increase, your glands begin to deplete, and inflammatory chemicals accumulate in your body.
Of course, stress reduction doesn't have all the answers, so don't ignore biomechanics either. Do your shoulders rest in a well-balanced position behind your spine, or do they sit forward awkwardly and compress your armpit? Removing unnecessary physical stress on your body is just as important as removing psychological stress. Tight muscles won't lengthen unless they're asked to either, which is where a bit of flexibility training can help. |
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