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When i push the edge og my left rib it makes a cilicking sound. it does not really hurt. so what is it that i am pressing on and why does it move?

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Lax joints: You may be describing lax shoulder joint. It is common to feel clicks in shoulder joints especially in those who have lax joint (double jointed).

Answered 3/25/2014

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Like: You are feeling incostal muscle between ribs. If no pain woulnd't worry much about it. If becomes painful see your doctor.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 3/21/2018

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