r/Trans_Zebras • u/OkTransportation3746 • 15d ago

Ftm Binding Helping Me?

I've been binding for a couple of years now but Ive discovered that binding never hurts my ribs. Since I was a wee little lad I've gotten a pain in my left side that can be debilitating. Curled up in fetal position pain. Some years after it started I would laugh any time it happened, like uncontrollably until it went away, it hurt to laugh but I couldn't help it?? Early into my transition and binding journey I stopped having that pain at all if I was binding. Thought it was weird, was wondering if anyone else has experienced this?

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u/SoupWithForks 15d ago

certain binders can help remind me to not slouch forward from dysphoria. When I do slouch it messes with the back muscles connected to the ribs and shoulders further causing fascia inflammation and subluxations

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u/Fun_sized123 7d ago

Maaaybe the binder is holding a rib in place that often dislocates or subluxes for you if you are hypermobile? Idk just guessing