When the Bottom Ribs Aren't Attached to the Breastbone Medically reviewed by Jane Kim, MD Floating ribs are a normal part of human anatomy, but like other ribs, they can be injured and cause pain.

Slipping rib syndrome can result from injury, surgery, or other causes. Treatment can involve pain medication, physical therapy, or corticosteroids. But in some cases, it may go away on its own.

This week we are going to discuss a condition which is a congenital dysfunction of the 7th cervical vertebra which is present in 1 to 400 of the population. People have cervical ribs bilaterally or ...

Slipping rib syndrome is when the lower ribs slip away from their usual position. It can cause pain in the lower chest, abdomen, lower back, or side. It may also affect breathing. Slipping rib ...