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costochondritis
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Pain Medicine
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When Intercostal Muscle Strain Needs an MSK SpecialistWhen Intercostal Muscle Strain Needs an MSK Specialist
One in five to one in two chest-pain consultations stem from intercostal muscle strain, which heals slower than comparable injuries because these muscles cannot be offloaded — they work continuously with every breath.One in five to one in two chest-pain consultations stem from intercostal muscle strain, which heals slower than comparable injuries because these muscles cannot be offloaded — they work continuously with every breath.
When chest-wall pain needs specialist assessmentWhen chest-wall pain needs specialist assessment
Intercostal strain pain typically lasts two to three months, but breathing's constant mechanical demand extends healing beyond comparable muscle injuries; pain that stalls, worsens, or changes character signals the need for specialist assessment.Intercostal strain pain typically lasts two to three months, but breathing's constant mechanical demand extends healing beyond comparable muscle injuries; pain that stalls, worsens, or changes character signals the need for specialist assessment.
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