Eli5: What is the stab around the chest that goes away after taking a deep breath? Why does it go away?

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Eli5: What is the stab around the chest that goes away after taking a deep breath? Why does it go away?

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Generally it’s a muscle spasm or cramp. With any cramp the muscle is very tight (contracting) and so slowly and gently stretching it out can help to relax it to a loosened state. Breathing is generally slow and as we inhale the chest muscles are stretched.

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