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I've noticed a brief muscle spasm beneath my left rib.doesnt hurt but its been frequent. its not the muscle on top but deeper.what can that be?
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Ligaments: And deeper muscles may become spastic, sometimes posture or certain exercises could predispose these.
Answered 2/11/2014
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