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How to tell if it is a muscle problem or rib injury if i have significant pain in center of mid back? was at gym, no problem. 30 min later, pain!

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Dr. William Newton answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Muscle Strain: Sounds like a muscle strain. If so, the pain should respond to anti-inflammatories and tylenol (acetaminophen) and improve over the next several days. If the pain worsens or you develop and shortness of breath, fever, chills, then seek medical attention.

Answered 10/3/2016

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