Hi my name is James Stevens. About 3 weeks ago after a arm/chest workout my chest was in pain. I rested for 6 days before doing any physical activity as a football player. While I was resting I noticed my upper back began to feel sore and tight as my chest started feeling better from icing it. Before going back to football practice I made sure nothing was hurting anymore. My chest and upper back felt fine during and after practice mon-Thursday. Then Friday at school which was no practice that day I felt just a fraction of the pain in the left side of my chest. I iced it when I got home and it went away and felt fine all weekend. The constant issue that hasn t changed however is the tightness I feel in my back and chest. My upper back cracks a lot with deep breaths. It s currently football season I ve only practiced but I have not worked out in 3 weeks. I ve had injures before and I know my body well. This doesn t feel like something that i can t continue playing with its not that bad but i would like to know if anyone has heard of this before and what I can expect. I m only 16 so i doubt its arthritis even though it is possible. I will also like to note that my posture is not the very good and I m currently working on that. Thanks for your time and help and hopefully someone can help me with answers
Hello Thanks for writing to us, I have studied your case with diligence. As per your history there is possibility of rib contusion or Costco Chat Doctor. Rib contusion is visible on X-ray. I will advise consulting to orthopedic surgeon. Medication like muscle relaxant and analgesic will reduce pain along with it use rib support belt. You may consult physiotherapist for pain management. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case. 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. If you find this answer helpful do not forget to give rating at end of discussion. Wishing you good health. Take care