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Hi my sternum cracks when i stretch i know of the ribs realigning and all but it is starting to hurt extremely bad. what's wrong?
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Muscle pain/activity: This seems to be nonspecific in nature. I don't know what activities you do but you might have pulled a muscle during them and stretching so it might be trying to get back to its normal position. You are also young and could still be growing, and that might be part of this. If it persists after a week or gets worse, see your doctor for an exam.
Answered 4/29/2015
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