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What Causes Soreness In The Rib Cage Region?

I have soreness in my right ribcage. But it is not my ribs. It sends a sharp pain through to my back when I move in a certain manner. Feels like I pulled a muscle or slept on it wrong but has persisted for the past three days. Feels like it is behind my rib or just under it.
Fri, 28 Aug 2015
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Hello,

I have studied your case.

I will advise you MRI spine and if there is any cord compression then can lead to upper back pain.

You may need investigate like MRI spine, EMG-NCV [nerve conduction study].
I will advise to consult orthopaedic surgeon for clinical examination and further investigation.

For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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What Causes Soreness In The Rib Cage Region?

Hello, I have studied your case. I will advise you MRI spine and if there is any cord compression then can lead to upper back pain. You may need investigate like MRI spine, EMG-NCV [nerve conduction study]. I will advise to consult orthopaedic surgeon for clinical examination and further investigation. For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.