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What Causes Tender Ribs, Back Ache And Knee Pain?
December 2009...When lying on left side with knees bent up almost in tuck position, felt as if there was something in the way between bottom of right rib cage and top of pelvis on right side. Went out of town for Christmas, didn't notice any more.
January 2010..Discomfort right back and side, aggravated when turning to left in swivel chair at work.
2 weeks ago...mid back pain..saw physician in ER...UA negative for UTI, CXR neg, Spine Xrays showed mild degenerative disease enough to cause discomfort. Prescribed flexaril.
Still discomfort...mid back ache. Noted that if breath in and hold breath then press on ribs in right back area is tender. Not on the other side. Back is stiff. Right Shoulder tight.
Believe it is muscular pain but why would ribs be tender when pressed.
No obvious injury. Do turn alot in sleep. Sit at computer at work and strech across desk to reach phone etc
Could this pain be more serious than just muscle pain?
January 2010..Discomfort right back and side, aggravated when turning to left in swivel chair at work.
2 weeks ago...mid back pain..saw physician in ER...UA negative for UTI, CXR neg, Spine Xrays showed mild degenerative disease enough to cause discomfort. Prescribed flexaril.
Still discomfort...mid back ache. Noted that if breath in and hold breath then press on ribs in right back area is tender. Not on the other side. Back is stiff. Right Shoulder tight.
Believe it is muscular pain but why would ribs be tender when pressed.
No obvious injury. Do turn alot in sleep. Sit at computer at work and strech across desk to reach phone etc
Could this pain be more serious than just muscle pain?
