Back problems. Advice?!

Question

I've been having pain in my back or my ribs for 5 days now and today I was coughing and the area that's been hurting cracked/popped and now it hurts extremely bad. What could it be??

Answer

My joints where my ribs meet my spine have been popping for a few years now because of my scoliosis. Now that I'm pregnant, it has become particularly bothersome. Your rib cage is expanding, which could be affecting the joints between your ribs and spine. As far as the pain, it could either be that something is pinched, or that the muscle is irritated or tense because of the changes around it. For me, I get small knots around the rib joints that pop, which is partly due to my muscles being tight from trying to maintain good posture all day. I stretch daily, maintain good posture, and use a back roller (which puts pressure on the joint) every day. Tennis balls would work in place of a back roller. My back also hurts more on the days I'm inactive, so make sure to at least go for a walk every day.

Back problems. Advice?!

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