i thought i had a kidney stone once my rib pain was so bad, but not the first rib. yes it does help if you have a skilled adjustment. skill is so rare tho. and the rib always goes out again. also, they stick together and don't move like they should. the omt doc recommends some of same poses i try to do in yoga. Specifically he recommended the half lord of the fishes pose. if like me you have to modify it so you can do it, and the doc says that is better than not trying at all.

http://video.about.com/yoga/Half-Lor...ishes-Pose.htm

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