What causes popping in the ribs?
Patient: im 15 and since i was 9 ive been able to pop/crack the middle of my ribs. it never used to hurt but now it does i cant lay on my belly on side anymore and havent been able for a few months because its uncofterable there and it has been popping/cracking when i went to the doctors when i was 9 with it he said it would go away but i hasnt it went away for a few months and then came back. plase could you help me as it hurts a lot. Doctor: you can meet an orthopedic and a pulmonogist. post their advice you can visit a physical therapist who will teach how to perform breathing exercises to strengthen the respiratory muscles. hope this works.