Xiphoid protruberosis

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I have a patient who is slightly overweight (stomach out a bit and he sits at a desk all day).

His xiphoid is painful to touch and pressure and angles out.

I told him he could try holding a pad in place with ace bandage or a rib brace and in about 5 years it might reduce.

I also got him a big exercise ball to sit at his desk so he sits up straighter.

Any ideas?

E. Abrahamson, D.C.

Chiropractic physician

Lake Oswego Chiropractic Clinic

315 Second Street

Lake Oswego, OR 97034

503-635-6246

Website: http://www.lakeoswegochiro.com

[Guest guest]

Sounds to me likeyou are on the right track .... his hiatal hernia will be the trigger. Obesity and hunching are wonderful triggers for diaphragmatic stretching, lifting and non-holding of the xyphoid.

Sunny

Sunny Kierstyn, RN DC Fibromyalgia Care Center of Oregon 2677 Willakenzie Road, 7C

Eugene, Oregon, 97401

541- 344- 0509; Fx; 541- 344- 0955

From: drscott@...Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:18:06 -0700Subject: Xiphoid protruberosis

I have a patient who is slightly overweight (stomach out a bit and he sits at a desk all day).His xiphoid is painful to touch and pressure and angles out.I told him he could try holding a pad in place with ace bandage or a rib brace and in about 5 years it might reduce.I also got him a big exercise ball to sit at his desk so he sits up straighter.Any ideas? E. Abrahamson, D.C.Chiropractic physicianLake Oswego Chiropractic Clinic315 Second StreetLake Oswego, OR 97034503-635-6246Website: http://www.lakeoswegochiro.com

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