Question 1

i am carrying excess weight around the girth area and i find when i need to bend to the left or right i suffer with severe intercostal muscle spasms.

Accepted Answer

Excess weight: The obvious solution is to take off at least ten pounds

Question 2

how long does it take for a diaphragm and or an intercostal muscle injury to heal?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Injury to the diaphragm is not feasible unless there is systemic muscle disease. Intercostal muscle could be injured as part of a bruise and would heal like a bruise.
Wish you good health!

Question 3

how long does diaphragm and intercostal muscle injuries last? i've had this issue for 4 months now and it's starting to worry me?

Accepted Answer

Injuries: I don't know what kind of diaphragm injury you had, but rib cage injury, even rib fracture, usually heals by 3 months. Perhaps you should consult a thoracic surgeon to obtain an accurate diagnosis. &amp;. appropriate treatment.

Question 4

i am able to push a small part of my rib (intercostal muscle perhaps?) (to the middle of my body) in and out so it clicks? i have never injured them?

Accepted Answer

Probably Normal: Your bone is still growing. You still have lots of cartilage to grow into bone.  Hearing a clicking sound while a joint moves (in your case name of joints are costocondral) is normal. Good news no injury. Keep an eye for any swelling or tenderness which could be a sign of inflammation of join. Wish you a good health

Question 5

what causes a intercostal muscle separation/rib separation?

Accepted Answer

Trauma: Usually some type of injury.

Question 6

can coughing tear an intercostal muscle?

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Yes: It's not uncommon to strain or partially tear an intercostal muscle while coughing . Rest and time should heal this. If pain persists, see your physician.

Question 7

intercostal muscle tear?  is that possible?

Accepted Answer

Sure: Can be seen in athletes who do a lot of twisting of the upper body. Think of a base ball player at the plate. Occurs in weight lifters too. Not all that common but certainly seen

Question 8

effective stretches for strained pectoral/intercostal muscle? injury occurred 3+weeks ago. pain is back after light workout not involving chest.

Accepted Answer

Rest/sports med eval: Pain after workout not involving chest likely from increased respiratory volume (deeper breathing) that occurs during exercise. A physical therapist can give you specific stretches/core strengthening to decrease symptoms, promote healing, and prevent recurrence. If it persists, see a sports medicine physician.

Question 9

what is best way to get rid of a big knot in intercostal muscle?it's right where my bra strap hits.side of breast.is that a common occurrence there?

Accepted Answer

Better bra: You may need a massage to work out which eve issue is there now.  Consider different bra, properly fitted.  Also, see how you wear your purse, bag, or other activity that may influence that area. May need some strength work out to get your back muscles stronger.

Question 10

how do i know if i have an intercostal muscle strain or a fractured rib from persistent, deep coughing/bronchitis?

Accepted Answer

Tough Call: I've seen ribs break from coughing. Can be hard to tell. If it hurts more pinpoint directly over bone the chances of a rib fracture are higher. Intercostal sprains are more diffuse, but they can also be pinpoint. Try ice packs, tylenol (acetaminophen) or Ibuprofen and give it a few days. If not getting better see your doc. If there is any trouble breathing or worsening pain, see your doc sooner.

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I am carrying excess weight around the girth area and i find when i need to bend to the left or right i suffer with severe intercostal muscle spasms.

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How long does it take for a diaphragm and or an intercostal muscle injury to heal?

A member asked:

How long does diaphragm and intercostal muscle injuries last? i've had this issue for 4 months now and it's starting to worry me?

A member asked:

I am able to push a small part of my rib (intercostal muscle perhaps?) (to the middle of my body) in and out so it clicks? i have never injured them?

A member asked:

What causes a intercostal muscle separation/rib separation?

A member asked:

Can coughing tear an intercostal muscle?

A member asked:

Intercostal muscle tear? is that possible?

A member asked:

Effective stretches for strained pectoral/intercostal muscle? injury occurred 3+weeks ago. pain is back after light workout not involving chest.

A member asked:

What is best way to get rid of a big knot in intercostal muscle?it's right where my bra strap hits.side of breast.is that a common occurrence there?

A member asked:

How do i know if i have an intercostal muscle strain or a fractured rib from persistent, deep coughing/bronchitis?

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