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What Is The Solution For Constant Pain In Ribs After Lifting Heavy Weight?

Hi. 4 days ago I was lifting a 15kg box using the correct manual handling however felt a sharp pain go through my right side rib area. Since then the pain has been a constant ache with burning feeling. I can t see any bruising but think it may be swollen. Pharmasist has me taking Brofen 400mg t.d.i. and Mersyndol for pain relief but it isn t numbing anything. Your suggestions greatly appreciated.
Thu, 22 Jun 2017
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Certainly muscle or tendon pulls would be something that would come to mind and these are not necessarily entirely relieved even with the best choices (which aspirin like drugs would be). Rest, heat, then graduated stretching...
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What Is The Solution For Constant Pain In Ribs After Lifting Heavy Weight?

Certainly muscle or tendon pulls would be something that would come to mind and these are not necessarily entirely relieved even with the best choices (which aspirin like drugs would be). Rest, heat, then graduated stretching...