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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

Muscular : Probably a pulled muscle. Try application of moist heat and an anti inflammatory . Good Luck

Dr Mallia agreed

Answered 3/30/2021

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