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Today i had a debilitating spasm in my mid back. it had gone away but now my back is really sore to the touch and hurts to inhale. any causes? thanks
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Muscle spasm: sounds like intercostal or muscle back spasm. Intercostals are the muscles that help your ribs cage expand with breathing. Significant muscle spasms can cause the muscle to be sore for some time. Use heat stretch the area. Deep tissue massage sometimes helpful
Answered 9/5/2015
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