Why do my lower floating ribs ache with a dull pain when I slouch in my chair?
1. Introduction A dull ache in the lower floating ribs while slouching is primarily the result of mechanical compression on the costal cartilage and localized muscle fatigue of the posterior abdominal wall. Slouching forces the lower rib cage to press downward into the abdominal cavity, placing continuous, unnatural pressure on the fragile tips of the … Read more