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What Causes Sudden Popping Feeling In Sternum Followed By Intermittent Pain?

I was working out yesterday and was on my second set of push press when it felt like my sternum popped I immediately put the bar down and started moving my arms and neck to see if everything was alright, it feels like I have a larger space where my clavicles met my sternum or around that area right where your esophagus runs down into your chest.. Anyway it hurts pretty bad sometimes what is wrong?
Mon, 14 Sep 2015
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hi there and thanks for using HCM.

I am very concerned that you might have a sternoclavicular injury (dislocation / subluxation). this means that you might have injured the joint between your collarbone (clavicle) and sternum on either side or both sides.
I strongly urge you to see a doctor and get an X Ray (not always visible on X-ray) done and maybe CT to confirm this. A more affordable method would be to ask the radiographer to perform a serendipity view (40 degree cephalon tilt) for better visualization using X-ray. For temporary relief, please ice the area every 2 hours. do NOT attempt to lift any weights or exercise till you have been checked.
thank you and take care
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What Causes Sudden Popping Feeling In Sternum Followed By Intermittent Pain?

hi there and thanks for using HCM. I am very concerned that you might have a sternoclavicular injury (dislocation / subluxation). this means that you might have injured the joint between your collarbone (clavicle) and sternum on either side or both sides. I strongly urge you to see a doctor and get an X Ray (not always visible on X-ray) done and maybe CT to confirm this. A more affordable method would be to ask the radiographer to perform a serendipity view (40 degree cephalon tilt) for better visualization using X-ray. For temporary relief, please ice the area every 2 hours. do NOT attempt to lift any weights or exercise till you have been checked. thank you and take care