Intercostal myalgia
Lifestyle modifications
STRESS & MENTAL HEALTH
A common cause of intercostal myalgia is beleived to be tense intercostal muscles secondary to a wrong breathing technique, by not using an abdominal breathing pattern (1)
Stress and anxiety may predispose for intercostal myalgia (1)
Relaxation exercises and abdominal breathing pattern are recommended (1)
References
1) Norwegian Medical Handbook: https://legehandboka.no/handboken/kliniske-kapitler/ortopedi/tilstander-og-sykdommer/nakke-rygg-og-bryst/interkostalmyalgi
Resources
EXPLANATION TO EVIDENCE PRESENTATION
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Evidence based on guidelines and evidence based Clinical Decision Systems is written in BOLD
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Evidence based on meta analysis or systematic reviews is written in BOLD and CURSIVE
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Evidence based on randomized controlled trials is written in plain font
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Evidence based on observational / cohort studies is written in CURSIVE
Figure: Evidence pyramid