Can you crack or break a rib from coughing? Bone, Joint and Ligament Problems discussions | Body & Health Conditions center. Also similar to person who posted on 1. I've had a persistent cough and while jogging almost a week ago i had a violent coughing fit and felt pain just under my right chest muscle or where it connects to ribs.
I suspected i pulled a muscle but thought maybe membrane tear since it's right at bottom of muscle. It's gotten worse and hurts intensely when i cough, sneeze, blow my nose or try (while laying on back) to raise myself up (sit up style.).
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Can you crack a rib from coughing. You need to get some X-rays because you can definitely crack a rib from coughing.Don't. That is unless you cough so hard.
While resting it doesn't hurt. The post about tendons in the area was very informative. I didn't know if it's a muscle problem, membrane tear, cracked rib or even pleurisy which i've read about. The tendon thing sounds very logical and i assumed not much i can do but let it heal but i find messages on this forum very informative.
And it's interesting that my problem too is on the right side of chest/ribs like others.