Push-ups can be caused by lactic acid buildup or costochondritis, which should be treated according to different causes.
1. Lactic acid accumulation: If you have not exercised for a long time and suddenly do push-ups as an anaerobic exercise, it will lead to the production of lactic acid, which accumulates in the muscles and will lead to the occurrence of underarm rib pain, which can be relieved after resting, and if it is not relieved after resting, you can apply hot compresses to promote blood circulation, which will help to alleviate the symptom.
2. Costal chondritis: Costal chondritis may also lead to symptoms of underarm rib pain when doing push-ups, and even chest tightness, chest pain, should go to the hospital in a timely manner, you can take ibuprofen or naproxen under the guidance of the doctor and other drugs to help relieve the pain.
Just by doing push-ups underarm rib pain symptoms can not be accurately diagnosed, it is recommended that patients go to the regular hospital in a timely manner, under the guidance of the doctor for treatment.