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Drury18 · 10-26-2011, 07:40 PM

I had it along with its friend Costochondritis after an accident. I sympathize with your pain.

There isn't alot you can do in the way of relief. Advil or similar anti-inflammatory does help in keeping the pain bearable if you are having alot of trouble with moving. If you prefer to take the drug free route, heat is very effective. I've never found cold to bring any relief and usually causes it to be more painful.

Whatever you do though, don't keep touching/pushing on it or actions that causes it pull as this just aggravates it more and prolongs the healing time. Rest is your friend! And depending on the severity, you could be looking at a lengthy healing time since its hard to completely rest the chest wall muscles.

10-26-2011, 07:40 PM	#2
Drury18 Franchise Player Join Date: Apr 2003 Exp:	I had it along with its friend Costochondritis after an accident. I sympathize with your pain. There isn't alot you can do in the way of relief. Advil or similar anti-inflammatory does help in keeping the pain bearable if you are having alot of trouble with moving. If you prefer to take the drug free route, heat is very effective. I've never found cold to bring any relief and usually causes it to be more painful. Whatever you do though, don't keep touching/pushing on it or actions that causes it pull as this just aggravates it more and prolongs the healing time. Rest is your friend! And depending on the severity, you could be looking at a lengthy healing time since its hard to completely rest the chest wall muscles.