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A member asked:
Could an intercostal sprain happen from tennis? feels like a knot. sore. what's best way to treat it? been trying to kneed it. applying heat??
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IT CAN: IT CAN apply heat and take either naproxen 500 bid for next 3-4 days ,or ibuprofen 600-800 mf tid with meals .if pain persisted see a doctor for possible a nerve block
Answered 8/18/2015
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