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Tried 1 handed push up, when coming down i heard 2 cracks in my lower back on left side...left ribcage hurts for the past few days.what did i do?

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Dr. Rupesh Parikh answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

Ouch: Maybe a craked rib ; would get an xray of the area to make sure nothing else serious.

Answered 3/5/2013

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A member asked:

Tried 1 handed push up, when coming down i heard 2 cracks in my lower back on left side...left ribcage hurts for the past few days.what did i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rupesh Parikh answered

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