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A member asked:

My left pectoral muscle hurt.when i touch it and it feels like when i exercise and my muscle hurt.but i didn't exercise! can it be from sleeping unconf?

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Dr. Narmo Ortiz answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Pectoral muscle pain: Many types of activities may cause pectoral muscle pain, other than injury, so please consult with an orthopedic surgeon for further evaluation.

Answered 6/4/2018

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