Suggest treatment for pain in sternum after an injury
Patient: Hi, I fell down stairs last wednesday and I hit my back. But now I am experiencing sharp pain and pressure in my anterior sternum and it hurts a lot when I bend my chest to my stomach and when I raise up out of bed. I got several x-rays taken and the doctors said nothing is wrong. But I am in pain and I don't know what to do. Doctor: Hello dearWarm  welcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query in details  .*  This is in relation with possible sprain / strain involving  ligament      around  sternum , issue  with  neurovascular bundle  or  others .*  Guidelines  for  better  outcome  -  Heating pad application  5 minutes each 3 times a day .-  Local  application of analgesic spray or ointment  .-  Intake  of  proper  analgesic  as  tramadol with paracetamol  after getting    prescription with your doctor .-  Deep breathing  exercises , YOGA will fasten  the  recovery .Wishing you fine recovery .Feel free to ask any further  queries .Regards  .