Costalchondritis: Pain to touch implicates the ribs where they join the breastbone. Inflammation at that site can explain your pain, and is called tzietz's syndrome. Use heating pad and avoid heavy lifting. If not resolve a cortisone injection can help.
Answered 12/10/2013
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