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A member asked:
Is it ok that where my ribs connect to my sternum they pop sometimes? like popping knuckles. it hurts most of the time until they pop.
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Yes,it's probably OK: There are joint between your ribs and your sternum that can pop as they move sometimes, and it is not an indication of harm. It is also possible to get costochondritis, or inflammation of those joints, which usually is painful to touch and with movement. If you are having a lot of pain, try low doses of Ibuprofen over the counter for a few days. As with anything, if it doesn't go away see a dr.
Answered 7/24/2016
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