Here's my question, Injured at work yesterday...I am having difficulty taking deep breaths,clearing the throat, movement in the area, sharp spasms every 15 minutes. Looking up via the internet, Apparently strained or torn a muscle left side @ an intersection near the third rib, with the intercostal ,pectoralis muscles. Other than rest any other concerns or treatments? I'm not a wimp. however, you know. Getting up there in age.54 year old white male, 5'7", 210 lbs.,