What to do with the rib pain?

What could be causing this back/rib pain that I've been having for 3 years?

• Hi, I am 20. For the past 3 years I've been having dull aching pain. The pain starts at my right shoulder blade and ends at my right ribcage. I get this pain when I sit up straight; the more I sit up straight the more pain I have. I slouch all the time because of it.. I also get this pain when I have to bend down on the floor (to pick stuff up off the floor for instance) Also, if I stretch and push on my back/ribs it temporarily relieves the pain. But only for a minute or 2.... This is really bothering me. I know I do have a slight humpback on my right side (from constantly cracking that area I believe), as well as a slightly curved spine (I only recently noticed it in the mirror..) It curves to the right. Could my curved spine be causing this pain? Or something else? Also I can't go to the doctor at the moment, which is why I'm posting this question...... Thanks

• Answer:

  If you have a curved spine, it sounds like scoliosis. This doesn't have to be major, if fact I have only a minor case of it so I do push ups every morning and evening to exercise muscles that aren't working. The pain you are getting by your shoulder to ribcage could be the result of a trapped muscle. Trapped muscles can stay trapped for a while if the right exercises aren't done to loosen them. I would look on-line for specific stretches and exercises to alleviate some of the pain, and then go to a GP when you can to define and sort out the problem. Good luck and stay calm.