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Spine-Related Conditions | Disease and Conditions | Orthopedic Conditions
Intercostal Muscle Strain vs Rib Pain: What Hurts More and Why
ByCamellia Wulansari July 14, 2025July 14, 2025
It started after a hard sneeze. I felt this sudden jolt along the side of my rib cage—like something had snapped. The pain didn’t feel like a broken rib, but it wasn’t quite a bruise either. Turns out, I had strained one of my intercostal muscles. Honestly, I didn’t even know we had muscles between…
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Disease and Conditions | Asthma | Respiratory Disorders
Why Asthma Can Cause Pain Behind Ribs and What to Do About It
ByBianca Nala June 2, 2025June 3, 2025
Can asthma cause pain behind ribs? You wouldn’t believe how often I get asked this. As a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I’ve seen all kinds of symptoms walk through my clinic doors—some expected, some not-so-much. But rib pain in asthma? Yep, it’s a real thing, and it throws a lot of people off. I totally get…
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