Question 1

1 yr upper back pain.now pain in left chest at the breastline.pain only lasts seconds, usually when bending forward or lying on side.what causes this?

Accepted Answer

Mechanical: This is probably muscular. You need evaluation of musculoskeletal system. This will decide if it's muscle, bone , chest wall, lung, tendon, bursa, vertebral,etc.

Question 2

hello. about a week ago i abruptly had tight and compressed chest pain. a few days pass and i feel fine. until may 15, i started to get chest and upper back pain. but the majority of my pain is on the left side of my back and minor chest pain. ?

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Dr eval: Left sided chest pain is best evaluated by a Dr -it can be due to many things including pleurisy, lung infection, heart disease, musculoskeletal, shingles, &amp; more.  Dr can do a thorough history &amp; physical exam &amp; possibly chest X-ray, ECG &amp; lab work to ascertain cause

Question 3

chest/upper back pain in left side hurts when moving/laying down or breathing deeply but is fine when sitting still came on suddenly during night?

Accepted Answer

Sounds muscular : As it is related to position or movement, warm compresses and NSAIDS, unless contraindicated, would help, if no improvement see your doctor, good luck

Question 4

1 yr chronic upper back pain. now 5 sec. pinching pains in left breast and chest and straight back to shoulderblade.  what causes this?

Accepted Answer

Upper back pain?: Have you had a neck injury?  Do you work stooped over at a desk?   The new pain sounds like it might be nerve-related.  Consider seeing a doctor since you have had it for one year already and are getting new symptoms now.

Question 5

what can cause the upper back pain between the shoulder blade,one side of your rib and chest to swell and with needle like pain?

Accepted Answer

Nerve impingement: Nerve impingement can be caused by being sandwiched between two spinal bones, pressed by a bulging. It can cause muscle spasm and back pain, dizziness and nausea. Prevention treatment is always recommended. This condition must be professionally managed. See interventional pain management specialist for definitive diagnosis and management. It is the same as a pinched nerve.

Question 6

started using treadmill & everything was good till i got mild chest pain & pressure on left upper side & today i woke w/left upper back pain?

Accepted Answer

Angina pectoris?: Or pain in your chest is a serious medical condition.
It is always a red flag and appointment with your pcp is warranted.
Take care.

Question 7

started treadmill & everything was good till i got mild chest pain & pressure on left upper side days after & today i woke w/left upper back pain?

Accepted Answer

Cp: Despite your young age every time we hear exertional chest pain we think angina, however exertional CP can be encountered for many other reasons sometimes. My recommendation would be to tell your doctor right away . If you just started and exercise program your muscles can be sore and they can cause pain. At any rate please speak to your doctor.

Question 8

right sided chest pain all day.i could reproduce it.upper back pain.1 left side chest pain, same as right side. can't reproduce.doc says heart ok.

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Myofascial pain: You might be able to find tender knots and ropes in chest and upper back muscles. Suggest seeing a specialist who knows about myofascial pain. Most of the pain in the body comes from injury to muscle and fascia, and the inflammation in the injured tissue that comes from food that is not good for us.
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Question 9

having upper back pain bt shoulder blades with swelling under my left shoulder that goes down to the side of my rib with some swelling on my chest. ?

Accepted Answer

Atypical Chest: Always warrants medical evaluation sooner rather than later. You need a thorough Physical Examination, Chest X-Ray, Lab Work including a CBC and test for Mono, possibly a CT of your chest. I am concerned about the possibility of a Aortic problem which is a life-threatening emergency. Go to ER immediately.

Question 10

what causes upper back pain and left chest pain around the same area. steady sharp pain from area left chest to to same distance straight to upper back ? feels like a pinch when i'm moving

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Many possible, r/oMI: Various issues can yield left chest pain radiating into the upper back.  First you need an EKG to rule out a myocardial infarction, as it can present in the manner you're describing, but is usually, but not always, accompanied by chest heaviness, shortness of breath, sweats, and left arm or neck pain.  A chest xray will show wether is it pneumonia or maybe just a sprained pec muscle

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1 yr upper back pain.now pain in left chest at the breastline.pain only lasts seconds, usually when bending forward or lying on side.what causes this?

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Hello. about a week ago i abruptly had tight and compressed chest pain. a few days pass and i feel fine. until may 15, i started to get chest and upper back pain. but the majority of my pain is on the left side of my back and minor chest pain. ?

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Chest/upper back pain in left side hurts when moving/laying down or breathing deeply but is fine when sitting still came on suddenly during night?

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1 yr chronic upper back pain. now 5 sec. pinching pains in left breast and chest and straight back to shoulderblade. what causes this?

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What can cause the upper back pain between the shoulder blade,one side of your rib and chest to swell and with needle like pain?

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Started using treadmill & everything was good till i got mild chest pain & pressure on left upper side & today i woke w/left upper back pain?

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Started treadmill & everything was good till i got mild chest pain & pressure on left upper side days after & today i woke w/left upper back pain?

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Right sided chest pain all day.i could reproduce it.upper back pain.1 left side chest pain, same as right side. can't reproduce.doc says heart ok.

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Having upper back pain bt shoulder blades with swelling under my left shoulder that goes down to the side of my rib with some swelling on my chest. ?

A member asked:

What causes upper back pain and left chest pain around the same area. steady sharp pain from area left chest to to same distance straight to upper back ? feels like a pinch when i'm moving

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