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Why Do I Have Tenderness In Rib Cage And Near Hip After A Popping Sensation Post Physical Exercise?
I just started jiu jitsu and after a class I started having a popping sensation at the end of my right rib if I turn a certain way. It almost feels like it s getting caught on my hip. it s a little tender near the end of the rib cage but nothing extreme. It s the uncomfortable movement when I turn my body to the left and the popping that s freaking me out!
Thu, 4 May 2017
Dear patient thank you for your question.
U seem to have a condition called costochodritis which is Costochondritis is inflammation of the cartilage that connects the ribs to the sternum (also known as your breastbone )
In most cases it should resolve on its own with little to no treatment.
However a few home based treatment methods which may help are
Menthol sports rubs
Heat and/or ice packs: Apply heat or ice packs to the chest area to reduce breast bone pain and relax the muscles around the shoulders and chest wall.
Cough medicine
Acupuncture
U must stop any aand all exercises till the pain subsides.
If the pain becomes severe please take Ibuprofen 800mg stat Maximum to thrice a day
U seem to have a condition called costochodritis which is Costochondritis is inflammation of the cartilage that connects the ribs to the sternum (also known as your breastbone )
In most cases it should resolve on its own with little to no treatment.
However a few home based treatment methods which may help are
Menthol sports rubs
Heat and/or ice packs: Apply heat or ice packs to the chest area to reduce breast bone pain and relax the muscles around the shoulders and chest wall.
Cough medicine
Acupuncture
U must stop any aand all exercises till the pain subsides.
If the pain becomes severe please take Ibuprofen 800mg stat Maximum to thrice a day
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