A member asked:

Everytime i lift heavy objects for work my sternum will hurt after i stop working for abouts 2 hours heart as been ruled out what could it be?

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Dr. Steven Puccio answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Sternum: It's possible that it could be the joints that articulate between the ribs and your sternum, this is otherwise known as costochondritis. Anti-inflammatory medications may be of benefit

Answered 9/5/2016

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