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For the past week, on and off, and mostly only at night, i have had a muscle spasm where my left rib ends. is this normal?or is this serious?

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Dr. Susan Arnoult answered

Not serious: This sometimes happens. Try taking some ibuprofen 30 minutes before going to bed. You may also want to visit your chiropractor for 1 or 2 treatments of the ribs.

Answered 7/9/2014

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A member asked:

For the past week, on and off, and mostly only at night, i have had a muscle spasm where my left rib ends. is this normal?or is this serious?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Susan Arnoult answered

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