<human>: I feel on my bottom and am heavy set person. I didn t feel much pain day but am experiencing pain on upper side of the back above waist area. I can sit slouched and feel some comfort but when I try to straighten up both sides hurt real bad. When I cough or laugh it well hurt real bad and sometimes when I move well get so tight. It feels like someone has a tight grip on the sides of my upper waist. Not sure if this could be a strain in muscles or could I have cracked ribs?
<bot>: Hi, Thanks for your query. The symptoms you have described are more likely to be symptoms of muscles strain. To get relief from the pain and for quick healing:1. Do hot fomentation at the site.2. Apply local anti-inflammatory gel 2-3 times a day.3. Take anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. 4. Do not lift weight or try to do exercise that involve painful muscles. Give proper time to heal. I do hope that you have found something helpful, and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care