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What Causes Pain In Back And Ribcage?
hi...I am a healthy female, 54 yrs old...i woke up two mornings ago with a severe, sharp pain in the left, back, rib area of my back. The pain is so sharp and intense that I can t breath or talk. It feels like a cramp. This happens when I move my body a certain way. It is not constant. When it isn t sharp, intense pain it is just a dull ache in the same area. I have been under a tremendous amount of stress and am hoping its not related to that in some way....thank you for your time....Pamela
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Tue, 17 Jun 2014
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Hello Pamela,
I think you should try doing some small exercises for strengthening your interscapular muscles and perfom some small deep breathing and costal breathing exercises. if the pain still persists please visit a doctor who can assess you.
I think you should try doing some small exercises for strengthening your interscapular muscles and perfom some small deep breathing and costal breathing exercises. if the pain still persists please visit a doctor who can assess you.
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