Hello, i'm cindy. I have had some experience with the rib thing. Yes it can. Like dyan said everything Is so connected, the jaw-the neck-the shoulders-upperback and ribs. My ribs will actually sort of pop out of alignment, and i can feel it, and my chiropracter will put it back. Must be connected. Ribs CAN be misaligned. Its easy to get fixed by a chiro, and it doesnt really hurt. hope that helps. See your NOT imagining it!!! cindy