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Can you pull a muscle in your sleep. i had a dream i got kicked in the chest. when i woke up i was fine until i moved and now my chest muscles hurt from the sternum to ribs, arm, like as if i coughed too much. the area is tender to the touch?

Q: can you pull a muscle in your sleep. i had a dream i got kicked in the chest. when i woke up i was fine until i moved and now my chest muscles hurt from the sternum to ribs, arm, like as if i coughed too much. the area is tender to the touch?

: Yes, it is possible, even if it's unlikely. Anyone experiencing chest pain should visit an emergency room. Pain with movement typically does not suggest a heart issue, however, it's usually better to be safe and vigilant.

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Yes, it is possible, even if it's unlikely. Anyone experiencing chest pain should visit an emergency room. Pain with movement typically does not suggest a heart issue, however, it's usually better to be safe and vigilant.

Answered 3/1/2023

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A member asked:

Can you pull a muscle in your sleep. i had a dream i got kicked in the chest. when i woke up i was fine until i moved and now my chest muscles hurt from the sternum to ribs, arm, like as if i coughed too much. the area is tender to the touch?

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Dr. Jeremias Duarte answered

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