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A member asked:
I am able to push a small part of my rib (intercostal muscle perhaps?) (to the middle of my body) in and out so it clicks? i have never injured them?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Probably Normal: Your bone is still growing. You still have lots of cartilage to grow into bone. Hearing a clicking sound while a joint moves (in your case name of joints are costocondral) is normal. Good news no injury. Keep an eye for any swelling or tenderness which could be a sign of inflammation of join. Wish you a good health
Answered 5/30/2016
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