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Intercostal Muscle strain
Couple of months ago, a dull strain type pain started on my left ribs, slightly below breast. It didn't go after cold hot therapy, my upper back started hurting too, and then arms, very inconsistent, it comes and goes. Recently arms started paining a lot, like a dull pain, consistent and making arms numb at times. I never in history of 30 years had a pain in back, but this time it simply doesn't go. Worse part is sometimes, my left rib muscles get sudden stuck like I have to deep breathe and it relaxes immediately. But why is this happening?
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Hi, this is Dr Supreetha , a complete evaluation is required to diagnose the course and provide the appropriate treatment
Sometimes the intercoastal pain maybe due to costochondritis , or even a simple is gastritis, or an intercostal muscle strain. So proper diagnosis is effective in treatment.
If the radiating pain is from the cervical region (neck), then it may also induce pain in upper chest , back and the whole hand.Needs to come and meet in person for treatment
If the pain is due to costochondritis, or intercostal muscle strain The doctor usually prescribes a muscle relaxant along with which you can start breathing exercises.
Contact me for further treatment steps
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Try doing some diaphragmatic breathing exercises. Lay down on ur back with knees bent and breathe in your abdomen.
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This can be due to rib dysfunction or intercostal muscle strain. U need complete assessment n start physiotherapy.
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Hi mam, i can help n treat this. I am also from Bangalore, dr Vikram s bharadwaj. U can chat with me on practo for location.
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plz contact me.
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Might b due to intercostal muscle strain , triggered muscles , try dry needling myofacial trigger release under a senior sports physiotherapist near by . Do a chiropractic adjustment of spine also .
You can visit my clinic head to heel physiotherapy clinic porur chennai
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Most likely due to some issues around your neck. A physio therapist can evaluate and confirm the cause.
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see a physio therapist soon
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avoid sitting in slouch positions during your work.
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Dear patient.
You need an online consultation for best diagnosis and treatment.
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Do you work in front of a laptop for a long time.
may be cervical radiculopathy.
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To correct your regular posture.
ergonomic design chair and table.
take proper drinking water.
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Please visit a neurologist in person .
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You should consult a Physiotherapist or orthopaedist in person for complete assessment and treatment.
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You need proper assessment to know the exact cause of the pain.
Consult in person with physiotherapist or neurologist for proper assessment and treatment.
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Dr. Jacob Roshan Mathew (PT)
Physiotherapist
19 yrs exp
Bangalore
The intercostals (small rib muscles) could be irritated. Otherwise due to general postural dysfunction the thoracic or cervical region could be referring pain.
You would have to see a physiotherapist for diagnosis and treatment.
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Dr. Ingelala Uma (PT)
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Nellore
Consult in person with orthopaedic or physiotherapist for complete assessment and treatment.
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Dr. Chinna Kondaiah Ballekuri (PT)
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Visit Nearest Physiotherapy clinic for complete assessment and treatment
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