While mild intercostal muscle strains heal within a few days, moderate strains may take 3-7 weeks to heal. However, severe muscle strains can take longer to heal.

Ventilation is the process of breathing. Air gets drawn into our lungs (inhalation) by the intercostal muscles contracting causing the ribs to move up and out. At the same time, the diaphragm ...

An intercostal strain involves the muscles around the ribs. Henderson hit .281 with 37 homers and 92 RBIs last season. The All-Star slugger was the 2023 American League Rookie of the Year.