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[|Human|] hi i got dumped surfing in some big surf on thursday causing a twisting strain i think it is a intercostal strain i have been to hospital taking endone and anti imflam naproxen 500 iam 55 years old have to sleep sitting up have alot of pain tablets help how long does this last
[|AI|]  Hi, thank-you for providing the brief history. As you have intercostal muscle spasm this will last for about a week or two. As there will be inflammation of the muscles and may be Cochin Chat Doctor. I will advise you to undergo some simple breathing exercises like -1. Deep breathing exercises 2. Diaphragmatic breathing exercises 3. Costal breathing exercises 4. Pursed lip breathing exercises 5. Abdominal breathing exercises. As doing this breathing exercises will help improve the strength of the muscles of respiration and improve the lung capacities as well. Kindly note that when performing this exercises you Need to place the hand on the injured area, so the pain will be avoided. Regards Jay In