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Chest tightness after exercise
I play basketball very regularly (5-7 days a week sometimes multiple times per day). I consider myself to be in very good overall shape. After playing, the right side of my chest/back will be tight and will grow more tight when breathing. How can I relieve this?
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Looks like musular pain.
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