He does feel body stiffness after waking from sleep. A hard unknown pain in ribs while sleeping and lying for hours. It occurs general for last three months in the morning. And it reduces with the day to a limit leaving slight pain. It's been a tension and most irritating.(it feels as if a sudden great hard work has been done or like hard physical exercise is done resulting a great pain in the next two or three days)

Dr. Julie Mercy J DavidPhysiotherapist26yrs 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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