Sorry was away for a few days....the PT did do a technique that is similar to what you are describing.....felt some relief when the PT was applying pressure on that rib. Just had a bad couple days with the pain....feel desperate for answers when the pain flairs up. All the links were very informative and helpful thank you. Thank you for your response and all the time you put into helping everyone here. Off to bed sorry for the short and choppy post, exhausted, and hoping to get a pain free nights sleep.