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Can an external abdominal oblique strain cause rib and back pain?

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Dr. William Newton answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Possibly: This muscle has attachments to the ribs and some strong connective tissue in the lower back. Pain would be increased with a motion similar to a situp with added twisting motion at the same time. Muscle strains will improve with time and relative rest. If no improvement in a few weeks then get checked out by your doc.

Answered 9/28/2016

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