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Can intercostal muscles cause rib pain and discomfort in the chest. been off going on 4mths. my job consists of twisting and very heavy lifting?
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Maybe: Although no one can tell without a physical exam, this can certainly happen, and can definitely cause pain. If you can reproduce the pain by pressing on/between your ribs, that would make that a more likely diagnosis.
Answered 4/7/2014
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