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What Causes Pain And Popping Sound In The Ribcage Upon Stretching The Hands?
Hi how are You ? So I lifted up a heavy ice bucket with my left hand and heard a popping sound in my left rib cage . Everytime i stretch or move a certain way u hear a pop and ut even hurts sometimes . It actually feels more out than the other side. Ever since then my clavicle started poking out more on the right side and i also began to feel a itchy feeling withinh my rib cage on my right side . And it feels as if the ribs are rising or something on the right side as well. What can this be ? Im lostt . I also do have a c spine herniation c4c5 can this be why ?
Mon, 3 Dec 2018
Hi,
First of all it's sad to know what you had been going through lately.
Based on the history you have shared, it seems to be muscular however any soft tissue deformities like tendon or muscular issues may need to be ruled out by careful location examination by an orthopedic surgeon. X-ray of chest may rule out lung pathology or bony deformities.
Meanwhile OTC analgesics like acetaminophen or Ibuprofen along with muscle relaxants like tizanidine or orphenadrine may be helpful. Physiotherapy and rehabilitation may also be helpful if it interferes with usual functions of daily life.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin,
General & Family Physician
First of all it's sad to know what you had been going through lately.
Based on the history you have shared, it seems to be muscular however any soft tissue deformities like tendon or muscular issues may need to be ruled out by careful location examination by an orthopedic surgeon. X-ray of chest may rule out lung pathology or bony deformities.
Meanwhile OTC analgesics like acetaminophen or Ibuprofen along with muscle relaxants like tizanidine or orphenadrine may be helpful. Physiotherapy and rehabilitation may also be helpful if it interferes with usual functions of daily life.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin,
General & Family Physician
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