Pain below the ribs

[seadogg]

Yesterday and elderly lady asked me to wriggle into a cupboard to read the gas meter. I felt a click in the lower ribs but no pain.
Today I felt a sharp jab of pain when changing gear in the car and it is very tender, giving jolt of pain when I twist a certain way. No sign of bruising on the outside. Any clues to what might be the cause?

[boxtops]

perhaps you've twisted a muscle ?

[seadogg]

Thanks boxie. I guess there must be some running under the ribs that I never knew about.

[daffy654]

The muscles between the ribs are called the intercostal muscles, straining them is quite common, you can do so just by coughing.

[seadogg]

Many thanks for that daffy. Understanding what is going on is half the battle

[Sqad]

A "click" eh?

Sounds ike you have "tweaked" a costochondral joint ( cartilaginous joint between your rib and breastbone).......no big deal.