Results 1 to 4 of 4

Thread: Clicking / popping ribs anyone ?

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Dec 2016
    Posts
    59

    Clicking / popping ribs anyone ?

    I noticed when lay down and I press over my lower / last rib on the right side it pops in and out almost like a clicking .
    Doesn’t anyone else have and it be normal and ok before I get myself in a panic .

    Thanks you

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Apr 2012
    Posts
    972

    Re: Clicking / popping ribs anyone ?

    These are your “floating ribs”. They’re not connected to your sternum (middle of your front chest) bone so they are prone to movement. Nothing to worry about. Entirely normal
    __________________
    Healthcare Professional with Health Anxiety

    Worrying about Brain Tumours since 2012!

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Dec 2016
    Posts
    59

    Re: Clicking / popping ribs anyone ?

    Thank you I think I’m focusing on it so much I have a constant “ feeling / sensation in that area “ that when I touch it I feel a pop ( like in the top of a sealed jar if that makes sense)

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Apr 2012
    Posts
    972

    Re: Clicking / popping ribs anyone ?

    Trust me - it’s your floating ribs you’re feeling. Nothing to worry about
    __________________
    Healthcare Professional with Health Anxiety

    Worrying about Brain Tumours since 2012!

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads

  1. Clicking/Popping in throat
    By BlueEeyes in forum Health Anxiety
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 08-02-24, 09:03
  2. Neck Popping/clicking at base of skull
    By R0llergirl in forum Health Anxiety
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 25-09-20, 07:51
  3. Replies: 11
    Last Post: 10-07-18, 20:57
  4. Clicking under ribs?
    By Scared2death21 in forum Health Anxiety
    Replies: 7
    Last Post: 31-12-16, 13:05
  5. Strange clicking/popping under left rib.
    By Jericho99 in forum Symptoms
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 05-12-14, 05:57

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •