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Twisting/tightening knot feeling under left rib. no pain. has happened before and went away by itself. happens more while sitting laid back. ?

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Dr. Susan Arnoult answered

Muscle spasm: You could have one of the muscles under the ribs spasming due to bending or twisting the wrong way. You could try seeing a chiropractor or massage therapist for relief

Answered 7/19/2015

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A member asked:

Twisting/tightening knot feeling under left rib. no pain. has happened before and went away by itself. happens more while sitting laid back. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Susan Arnoult answered

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