## Overview Rib-region muscle pain involves the muscles along the rib cage that are loaded during lateral work, tight circles, and jumping. Strain produces girthiness, stiffness on one rein, reluctance to bend through the rib cage, and skin twitching when the area is palpated. ## Causes Overuse or acute strain during lateral movements. ## Diagnosis Palpation and observation of lateral flexibility. ## Treatment Rest, physiotherapy, anti-inflammatories, and gradual return to lateral work. ## Recovery and Prognosis Good. ## Prevention Progressive training of lateral movements and correct saddle fit.
girthiness; stiffness on one rein; reluctance to bend through the rib cage; skin twitching on palpation; difficulty with lateral movements
## Overview Rib-region muscle pain involves the muscles along the rib cage that are loaded during lateral work, tight circles, and jumping. Strain produces girthiness, stiffness on one rein, reluctance to bend through the rib cage, and skin twitching when the area is palpated. ## Causes Overuse or acute strain during lateral movements. ## Diagnosis Palpation and observation of lateral flexibility. ## Treatment Rest, physiotherapy, anti-inflammatories, and gradual return to lateral work. ## Recovery and Prognosis Good. ## Prevention Progressive training of lateral movements and correct saddle fit.
girthiness; stiffness on one rein; reluctance to bend through the rib cage; skin twitching on palpation; difficulty with lateral movements