Injured my ribs, what happened, what now?

Question

A week ago I was pulling up raspberry canes and while pulling I felt this pop in my chest when I pulled. It did not really hurt that much but it sure shocked me. For two days it really did not bother me but now it is there all the time. Especially when I do physical work it seems to get very aggravated and aches. It is on the right center on my ribs right underneath my pectoral muscle. I was thinking hernia but hernias are always lower, this is in my ribs not near my abdomen. Motrin barely touches the aggravation. I can definitely feel it when I inhale deeply or even when I touch the spot where it hurts. Just wondering what it could be and if I should go see a doctor. It does not seem to be healing itself in the last week.

Answer 1

Well, it seems like something is poking into your lungs. I get that pain sometimes, but it always goes away. Try breathing in deeply for a period of time, and if that doesn't work, go to the doctor.