Dear sir, I am a university professor and I have hard work on the laptop when I work while sitting on the floor and using the mouse a lot for more than 10 hours a day. About a month and a half ago, the pain began in the bones of the rib cage, especially the fibers that connect the muscles to the chest bones, where I feel pain when coughing is not in the lung, but in the muscles of the chest, I would like to clarify this case, thank you very much.

Dr. Julie Mercy J DavidPhysiotherapist25yrs exp

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Cold compresses can help reduce swelling in the area. Cooling also helps to numb sharp pain. Apply an ice pack for up to 20 minutes, up to five times a day. Use a frozen gel pack, ice cubes in a plastic bag, or a bag of frozen peas. Wrap the cold pack in a soft towel. Do not apply a cold pack directly to skin. Heat therapy heat helps to relax tense muscles and soothe a stiff area. It can help with muscle pain and bonny pain. Use a heated gel pack, heating pad or a hot water bottle.  

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