Rib Outflare

Poor Posture

Flared ribs refer to the lower ribs (7-10 ribs) protruding outwards, with a rib angle greater than 90 degrees. This is often caused by a lack of core muscle strength and poor posture, frequently accompanied by an anterior pelvic tilt. Habitual use of chest breathing and chest-lifting posture correction can also lead to flared ribs.

Negative Impacts of Rib Outflare

Flared ribs can potentially lead to various problems, including:

Neck and shoulder pain
Tightness in the lower Accelerated degeneration of the lumbar spine
Weakened core muscle strength
Increased risk of muscle strains

Improving Rib Outflare

Methods to prevent and improve flared ribs include:

Developing the habit of full-body breathing, with the chest and abdomen expanding simultaneously in a 360-degree motion
Correcting anterior pelvic tilt
Strengthening the endurance and coordination of the core muscles, including the diaphragm, pelvic floor, transverse abdominis, internal obliques, and multifidus
Maintaining proper sitting and standing posture, keeping the body upright and maintaining the natural curves
Taking regular breaks and avoiding prolonged maintenance of the same posture
Seeking professional medical advice, such as from a doctor or physical therapist, to develop a personalized treatment plan and recommendations

Exercise to Improve Rib Outflare

Full Breathing Exercise

Maintain an upright posture, relax the shoulders, slowly exhale, then inhale with a 1:1 ratio of chest and abdomen expansion, then exhale, repeat 10 times

Cat-Cow Pose:

On all fours, exhale and arch the back, then inhale and let the belly drop. Repeat 15 times, perform two sets.

Baby Pose:

Stand by a wall, reach the arms back, extending the chest until a stretching sensation is felt in the chest muscles. Hold for 15 seconds, perform 3 sets.

MANA Core Values

Integration of Eastern and Western Medicine, Multidimensional Therapy
Reshaping Structural Integrity to Achieve Inner and Outer Balance
Guiding Body Perception to Think & Foster a Healthy Lifestyle
Conducted by Registered TCM Practitioners and Physiotherapists for Examination and Treatment

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Rib Outflare

Negative Impacts of Rib Outflare

Improving Rib Outflare

Exercise to Improve Rib Outflare

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