Is a stiff rib cage causing your back pain?
(CNN) — If you have recurring back pain, you’ve probably tried strengthening your core, loosening your hips and stretching your back. Those strategies can help, but they don’t always provide a complete solution. When pain lingers or flares up during everyday movements, it’s often a sign that a critical area is being overlooked: your rib cage. Because all 12 vertebrae of your thoracic spine (middle segment) connect to your rib cage, rib mobility plays a central role in how your spine moves and how forces are managed through your back. When rib motion is limited, upper-body and mid-back movement are