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Suggest Treatment For Painful Breathing Due To Pulled Chest Muscle

I broke my tibia bone 3 weeks ago and am in full leg cast, I am 10 weeks pregnant so my consultants don't want to operate to put pins in my leg, I am using crutches and 3 days ago I think I've pulled a muscle in my chest and the pain is unbearable, breathing, sneezing, using my crutches, unbearable, what should I do ? Many thanks for your help .
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
You should follow these steps for better symptomatic relief in musculoskeletal pain.
1. Avoid movements causing pain.
2. Avoid bad postures in sleep.
3. Apply warm water pad on affected areas.
4. Wear chest belt (rib belt) to avoid mobilization of painful muscle.
5. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise.
6. Take painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs.
You will mostly improve in 1-2 weeks with all these.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Painful Breathing Due To Pulled Chest Muscle

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. You should follow these steps for better symptomatic relief in musculoskeletal pain. 1. Avoid movements causing pain. 2. Avoid bad postures in sleep. 3. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. 4. Wear chest belt (rib belt) to avoid mobilization of painful muscle. 5. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. 6. Take painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs. You will mostly improve in 1-2 weeks with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.