Muscle or nerve: This is a rather diffuse discomfort that could be due to muscular inflammation or a nerve entrapment in the midspine causing radiation of discomfort around the rib cage into the front of the chest wall. Disc problem may be the culprit. If you can take them,NSAIDS like ibuprofen May help. If symptoms persist,see an orthopedic specialist or neurologist for evaluation and treatment.
Answered 2/6/2015
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