- Side Stitch
- Jogger's Breast
- Winded (Solar Plexus Syndrome)
- Bruised Ribs (Rib Contusion)
- Rib Fracture
- Jogger's Nipple
- Collapsed Lung or Pneumothorax
- Abdominal Muscle Strain or Inflammation
- Breast Contusion
- Bruised Sternum
- Costochondral Separation
- Sternum Fracture
- Referred Chest Pain
- Costochondritis (Tietze's Syndrome)
- Stress Fracture of the Ribs
- Symptom Checker
If you are not sure what your injury or pain is then try our symptom checker.
Or select from the tabs below to view the more common chest and abdomen injuries affecting sports people. The menu on the left as all the injuries available on site.
Joggers nipple
A friction burn caused by repetitive rubbing of clothing against the nipple. This is more common in men.
Collapsed lung
A collapsed lung occurs when there is a build up of air in the space between the lungs and the rib cage
Rib fracture
A break in one or more of the rib bones, usually from a direct impact rfom a hard ball or car accident or from a fall.
Measuring and fitting a sports bra
How to measure and fit a sports bra. How to make sure it fits correctly.
Pilates exercises for sport
Video tutorials of beginners, intermediate and advanced Pilates exercises.
Chest and Stomach Pain
Pain in the chest or stomach (abdomen) can be caused by an injury, exercise related pain or can be due to a medical condition.
The most common injuries are from impacts and include being 'winded', broken or bruised ribs, and contusions to bones (such as the sternum) and organs (like the spleen, liver and kidneys).
Other acute injuries include abdominal muscle tears or bruising and chest muscle tears.
Exercise related pain can be due to problems such as a stitch, joggers nipple or a hernia, amongst others.
A few medical conditions to watch out for include stomach ulcers, peritonitis and collapsed lungs.
