How to improve the xiphoid process?
Patient: My xiphoid process is painful, its more painful when I touch the center of my xiphoid process and move it left to right, Are you supposed to feel your xiphoid process? Like a straight bone or lump it feels like but its very tender/painful to touch almost feels like its inflamed, I have had this pain for 1/2 weeks and it comes and goes but tonight I have had this pain for nearly 2 hours. I am asthmatic and I also take omeprazole once a day.Thanks Doctor: Thanks for your question on HCM.Xiphoid process is superficial only in all individuals.  And no need to move it forcefully.Its function is not like this. Its main function is to provide attachments to the lower ribs and intercostal muscles. I also gives attachments to abdominal muscles.So you may have inflammation in xiphoid end of muscles. Better to avoid forceful movement of xiphoid.Take good painkillers and muscle relaxant. Avoid painful movement of ribs and abdomen and avoid bad postures in sleep.Apply warm water pad to the affected area.