“Aren’t our ribs just above our waists?”   The 1^st rib is actually just below the collarbone in the front and 11 more ribs travel down to where you feel them at your waist.  They attach to the spine along the back and to the breast bone in front.  With every breath you take (5-8/minute) they move!  With every reach of your arm, they move.  With every turn of your head they move. The upper ribs provide support for some of the neck muscles. When we breathe, the ribs move up in front and expand laterally.

When the neck musclesare tight or go into spasm it is often because the ribs and muscles attached to them have insufficiently provided support.  Treatment of the rib cage to ensure proper mobility and strength, can remarkably improve chronic neck problems and help you breathe easier too!