sternum pain??

[patsfan1379]

lately, after I bench, or stretch my chest outwards... and sometimes if I put too much pressure on it using the row machine, i get sternum pains... Feels almost like the pec is pulling off the sternum... The pain subsides but I was wondering if anyone has ever experienced this??? I DO NOT want to stop my workout & wait for whatever this is to heal.

 

[The Red Dragon]

I get this a lot too, (Benching type movements)
I also get it when I lie down on my side. I think it's just a side effect from working out or something.
For me it just feels like an ache, a downward pressure on the sternum. I wouldn't be surprised that it occurs considering how much weight is placed onto the rib cage during chest lifts.
I never get them during rows.

 

[bigstve12]

could be a bit of inflammation where the cartilage from the ribs meets the sternum. Try to avoid any aggravating movements for a couple weeks and see if that helps. Dont stop all working out, just avoid certain things

 

[terrys999]

Ure injury is called costochondritus
damaged sternum. i have had this problem for yrs, the pain can become intense, intense dull ache or sharp pain ect.... BUT you should get this checked out, as costochondritus gives the same symtoms as HEART PROBLEMS, i have been traing for 30yrs iam now 47 3 yrs ago during an attack of costo.... pain i began to become coldddddd and clammy, i went to hospital to check on it, they found i had a blocked artery, MY STERNUM PAIN HAD HID THE HEART PAIN.
GET ANY STERNUM PAIN CHECKED OUT.
DONT SELF DIAGN.....