A 42-year-old female asked:
stretched right side of back & felt sudden sharp pain right back rib cage. hurt to move after or take deep breaths. 6hrs still hurts. muscle pulled?
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Dr. Harold Fields answered
61 years experience Family Medicine
Muscular : Probably a pulled muscle. Try application of moist heat and an anti inflammatory . Good Luck
Answered on May 6, 2019
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