I had this almost month long cough that finally is mostly gone but was pretty profound at times. it left me with some left sided pain located under my left ribcage. its mostly okay but really hurts a lot if i cough deeply and is downright painful if i sneeze. i’ve been mostly okay doing pilates and swimming but last time i swam if felt a bit tight. i’ve done a running race each of the past 2 weekend with big PRs so obviously deep breathing is fine. anyone know what’s up and what i might do/try. I’m right in the middle of my build for Florida 70.3.
Lou-what might help you the most is an exam by your doctor. Is there localized rib pain? Any asymmetry in chest movement? Anything odd on stethoscope exam? Then…x-rays, possibly a chest x-ray with or with out rib detail films. I’d bet you get an answer. Good luck.
You might have tore some muscle around your rib cage. I got kicked in the ribs last fall and had the same issue. Give it a few weeks it will get better.