Is this a tear from a Kettlebell?... or my kidney!

[Hugo Stiglitz]

Squat, swing 20kg kettlebell above my head and for the last two days I've have what feels like a intercostal muscle tear.

It's also in the same area (possibly towards the spine) where your kidneys sit.

So I just want to make sure I don't have a dodgy kidney as I had quite a heavy weekend last weekend!)

Can a kettle bell injury happen just below your ribcage at the rear to the left of your spine?

Just over worrying.

[EFH189]

I suffered intercostal muscle strain when learning to surf. The pain was surprisingly extreme, I couldn’t sleep and it was very sensitive in that area and hurt to do much, even breathing! If it’s a strain it’ll heal by itself though. Good luck.