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What Causes Pain In The Chest After A Popping Feeling?

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Posted on Thu, 1 Dec 2016
Question: Hi. two weeks ago I felt a pop on my right chest getting out if recliner. It's been really sore starting from under my right breast to the right back. Xrays showed no broken bones. I was put on steroids which are ending tomorrow, but it is still so very sore when I move. Any ideas? How much longer do I have to put up with this pain. Is there anything else I should be doing? thanks
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Answered by Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (1 hour later)
Brief answer.....appears to be muscle strain
Detailed answer.....
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
I have read your query and understand your concern.
Your symptoms and history clearly suggests that it is a muscle strain or may be some muscle tear resulting in pain on movement.
Treatment involves.....
Local heat 2-3 times a day.
Take oral anti inflammatory muscle relaxants.
Avoid weight lifting
Generally such type of muscle strain or tears take 2-4 weeks to heal completely.
Don't worry and wait patiently.
I hope it helps,however you may revert o me for any further query.
Best of luck
Thanks
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng
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Follow up: Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (10 hours later)
thanks. I was just confused because some people said ice and some heat. I took my last steroid pill this morning. Can I take motrin now?
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Answered by Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (59 minutes later)
Hello,
Icing is good and done in initial few days.
Now local heating is the best.
Go ahead with MOTRIN.
Thanks
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Pain In The Chest After A Popping Feeling?

Brief answer.....appears to be muscle strain Detailed answer..... Hello, Thanks for the query. I have read your query and understand your concern. Your symptoms and history clearly suggests that it is a muscle strain or may be some muscle tear resulting in pain on movement. Treatment involves..... Local heat 2-3 times a day. Take oral anti inflammatory muscle relaxants. Avoid weight lifting Generally such type of muscle strain or tears take 2-4 weeks to heal completely. Don't worry and wait patiently. I hope it helps,however you may revert o me for any further query. Best of luck Thanks