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Chest hurts when sit in one position too long. stretching relieves it. used to cough before due to allergy. could it have damaged the rib muscles?
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Yes: Coughing can injure the intercostal muscles (between your ribs) and your pain DOES sound muscular. Ibuprofen, naproxen, full dose aspirin, or possibly even acetaminophen, plus rest, heat, massage and time should all help it get better.
Answered 6/15/2014
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