I crashed a 4wheeler a cple of years ago and I think I cracked or really bruised a cple of ribs on my right side. Never went to doctor. Ever since then I get a tightness in my side, it almost feels like a muscle is getting caught on my rib. It would only happen ever so often. But about a week and a half ago it started happening again in my side, but this time it won t go away and feels light a muscle in my side is twisted or like I said catching on my rib. There is no sharp pain or no other symtoms. It s just a weird feeling in my side and I got to move my right shoulder or body to make it be less distracting.
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. You had blunt chest trauma in the past. This can cause pleurisy (inflammation of pleura). And this can cause persistent chest pain, tightness, discomfort etc. So follow these steps for better symptomatic relief in pleurisy. 1.  Avoid movements causing pain. 2. Avoid bad postures in sleep. 3. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. 4. Keep proper back and chest support while sitting. 5. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. 6. Take painkiller and anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor.  Don't worry, you will be alright with all these in 1-2 weeks. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.