What is an intercostal muscle strain?
Last reviewed Wed 14 February 2018
By Sherry Christiansen
Reviewed by William Morrison, MD
Symptoms Causes When to see a doctor Diagnosis Treatment Outlook
Intercostal muscle strain is an injury affecting the muscles between two or more ribs.
The intercostal muscles have different layers that are attached to the ribs to help build the chest wall and assist in breathing. When an intercostal muscle gets twisted, strained, or stretched too far, it can tear, causing intercostal muscle strain.
In this article, we examine the signs of an intercostal muscle strain, and how to tell one apart from other upper body pains and injuries. We also look at the causes and treatment options for these strains.
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