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A member asked:

Can exercising cause muscle strain in the rib area?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Kenneth Merriman answered

Yes : It most certainly can.

Dr Namey and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/8/2013

5.1k views

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Dr. Wenjay Sung answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Yes it can: What exercises are you specifically referring to?

Dr Namey agreed

Answered 6/8/2013

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