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

Figure: Evidence pyramid

​Evidence based on guidelines and evidence based Clinical Decision Systems is written in BOLD font

​Evidence based on meta analysis or systematic reviews is written in BOLD and CURSIVE font

​Evidence based on randomized controlled trials is written in PLAIN font

​Evidence based on observational / cohort studies is written in CURSIVE font