Most symptoms of costochondritis go away on without any medical treatment. However, at-home remedies might speed up the recovering process. For example, a heated instrument or ice pack can help reduce pain associated with inflammation. If you don’t want to take any medication, try local heat or ice on the tender area for fast relief.

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