Pain or discomfort in the chest (front or back) The chest includes from the top to the bottom of the rib cage Chest pains in children lasting for a few minutes are usually harmless. The pain can be ...

Middle back pain affects the thoracic spine—the part of the spine that supports the rib cage in the middle and upper back. Compared to lower back (lumbar spine) and neck (cervical spine ...

Epigastric pain is a term to describe discomfort or aching that occurs beneath your rib cage in your upper abdominal region. It has many causes, including overeating, lactose intolerance ...

or if the pain is in the muscle. Whether chest and/or rib pain worsens with exercise can also help differentiate between types of chest pain. An intercostal muscle strain, like injury to the ribs, ...

The biomechanics of the thoracic spine and rib cage are crucial for understanding how these structures work together to support movement, stability, and respiratory function. Recent research has ...

Costochondritis, also known as chest wall pain syndrome, is the inflammation of the cartilage of the rib cage. Chest pain near the sternum (breastbone) is the primary symptom. It is sometimes severe ...

Mild stomach pain can be caused by something simple. It could be from gas pains or eating too much. Sometimes, stomach pain signals the start of a viral infection. This will lead to vomiting or loose ...

Your core is an interconnected group of muscles, not just your abs, that’s important to strengthen to support your body during exercise as well as everyday tasks.

When it comes to the correct way to breathe, it doesn’t matter whether you breathe through your nose or your mouth. Where you ...

They run from the lower spine through the buttocks to the knees. Compressions due to a disk prolapse or the narrowing of the spinal canal can put pressure on the sciatic nerve, causing pain and ...

Leoni Jesner is a fitness, health, and lifestyle writer who has contributed to Byrdie and LIVESTRONG.com, among other publications. She is also a personal trainer, mat Pilates instructor, and ...