my bf is a truck driver and he came home saying he was changing a tire on a semi and he heard a loud pop in his chest. he is hurting now, has limited mobility, hurts when he moves his torso. there is no bruising on his chest or his back. what could be the possible injury?( i rubbed him down, front and back - massaged him)
Hi thanks for contacting Chat Doctor... Here your bf having musculoskeletal pain ... First if ribs are tender to touch then it could be Costco Chat Doctor. ... Second possibility could be rib fracture .... For which chest x-ray useful .... If above two condition not present muscular strain could be problem... Here are few advise.../hot compress over chest useful./avoid posture or movement causing pain/proper sleep posture /ibuprofen 200 mg daily two times for five days taken..../rest done for few days/physiotherapy helpful for strain Take care ... You can consult physician with keeping this in mind....