: I pulled my toddler in a wagon almost all day yesterday My ribs on both sides hurt extremely bad when I move. However, if I'm resting they don't hurt. Is it possible I pulled some kind of muscle?

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It's indeed possible that you pulled a muscle. But, since the discomfort seems to be mostly symmetrical and less apparent while you rest, it seems more likely that you are experiencing Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness.

If that's true, then your discomfort may peak about 48 hours after the initial stressor (pulling the wagon).

Consult a health professional if the discomfort persists more than a week later.