What is right behind the ribcage?

Question

I was working out earlier and I felt something weird happen right behind my ribcage. what could I have done?

Answer 1

sounds like muscle strain...  you have muscles (intrathoracic) between the ribs and attachments for all the back muscles to the ribs.

If it involved any of your organs (kidneys, liver, etc), it would not have happened quite so fast and you would have other effects going on.

You might just put some warm compresses or take a hot bath...  if it really is bothersome when sleeping, take some motrin (assuming you are not allergic).  You will be fine in a few days of rest.

Hope this helps.   Peace