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A member asked:
When i press on the middle of my chest my rib cage pops and makes a noise not any pain though?
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At your age: It is likely just the joints between the sternum and the rib, but wouldn't make a habit of doing this. Might be an interesting party trick once or twice but i would refrain from 'practicing' this skill.
Answered 5/24/2017
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