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What causes pain in the ribs and back?
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TRIGGER POINTS: Commonly trigger points in the serratus anterior, latissimus dorsi and/or the upper rectus abdominus muscles.
Answered 4/20/2018
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Also, spondylitis!: Spondylitis affects the spine, as well as the ribs attachment to the spine. This is also a major consideration.
Answered 1/31/2014
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