Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD Pain under the left rib cage is common, and several health conditions can cause it. Discomfort in this area can range from mild to severe and may occur with other ...

Pain coming from a person’s rib cage may be nothing serious, or it may be a medical emergency, such as a heart attack. Learn potential causes here.

Your upper and middle back area runs from the base of your neck to the bottom of your rib cage. Many issues can cause pain in this area, such as overuse, poor posture, or a pinched nerve.

Persistent rib pain at night could indicate an underlying issue like costochondritis or a displaced rib and may warrant ...

Pain on the right side under the ribs isn’t always serious, but it can indicate an underlying problem. Here are possible causes and when to see a doctor.

That poor thoracic spine and rib cage mobility often leads to back pain when the body compensates with lower back rotation. Breath-driven exercises can improve thoracic mobility, ...

Pain in the middle-right section of your back, particularly between your lower ribs and spine, ... Seek emergency care for back pain with: severe, unrelenting pain, fever above 101°F ...

Pain beneath your ribs in the upper left quadrant of your abdomen can have a variety of causes. The area contains important organs, including the spleen, kidney, pancreas, stomach, colon, and lungs.

Drs Robert Glatter, Sergey Motov, and Gary Schwartz discuss a novel way to treat pain related to conditions such as rib fractures and burns, and the implications for patients and healthcare systems.