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I was diagnosed with costochondritis- but have had awful pain and "popping" in my sternum for going on 3 years now.. help :/?
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Chostochondritis: You could have a rib a bit displaced. Go see a doctor of osteopathy (do) who can do osteopathic manipulative therapy (omt). Ask first before you go, though, as not all dos do omt. If you cannot find one, check on: www.Aoa-net.Org for one.
Answered 5/6/2014
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