Question 1

sharp upper back pain on the left side when breathing deeply started after cycling it took more than 15 minutes until the pain disappeared...?

Accepted Answer

Upper back pain: The pain that you describe is typical of an inflamed rib head as it inserts into the spine. Anti-inflammatory medications, stretching and massage can help. Apply ice at night and moist warm heat in the morning. Chiropractors are helpful with this problem. Injection of the rib head with a cortisone shot is another treatment option. If the pain persists then a thoracic MRI scan is warranted.

Question 2

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 3

i have had sharp shooting chest pains both side accompanied by upper back pain between shoulder blades.  sometimes worse by breathing why is this?

Accepted Answer

Discuss with MD: You need an evaluation, it could be nothing but will need an evaluation and good physical exam, to rule out heart or lung causes. In your age group it is most likley musculoskeletel, but still warrants an evaluation.

Question 4

left upper back pain while breathing in and couging ? also had dry cough for 2 weeks. only 17

Accepted Answer

Option: Chest Xray : This usually shows may be you have some problems in the lungs due to possible viral or bacterial infection. May be you want to check with chest xray.

Question 5

i am struggling with constant upper back pain, it sometimes radiates into my chest, i get numbness in my left arm sometimes, mymymy back feels like its under tension, my breathing feels heavy sometimes, i've been on some medication, but it didnt help?

Accepted Answer

Back pain: Sounds like this has been going on for awhile. It would be helpful for you to see someone if you have not already. I would recommend and ortho or sports medicine doctor. You could probably find one here on Healthtap!  Physical therapy or specific exercises are typically helpful in improving or resolving back problems.

Question 6

cold a week ago. now have a dry hacking cough and significant pain in the left upper back pain worse with breathing. mild fever, fatigue. concerning?

Accepted Answer

Cough: Hacking cough  and pain may be indicative of bronchitis or pneumonia See your doctor for an X-ray, evaluation and treatment

Question 7

really sore upper back pain on right hand side when breathing in, stretching or sneezing.

Accepted Answer

Differ diagn many: here we need historly  how long or trauma  or cold  or lifting weight   at job 
 most common causes    be intercostal muscle pain, costochondritis  ,scoliosis  plus lungs diseas  can  mimic. best is  to see   MD ASAP  
no need to wait or try pain killers or analgesics

Question 8

is there a connection between upper back pain and improper breathing?

Accepted Answer

Muscle strain: sometimes improper breathing can strain the muscles in you upper back and cause pain

Question 9

upper back pain when breathing in?

Accepted Answer

Varies: There are a number of potential considerations.  Pulmonary causes such as pleurisy can cause similar symptoms as can musculoskeletal conditions among other possibilities.  I would not hesitate to be seen for it.

Question 10

chest and upper back pain causing discomfort when breathing?

Accepted Answer

Requires examination: and a chest x-ray to make a diagnosis.Possible infection, inflammation or blood clot.

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Pain in upper back left side when breathing

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Sharp upper back pain on the left side when breathing deeply started after cycling it took more than 15 minutes until the pain disappeared...?

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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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I have had sharp shooting chest pains both side accompanied by upper back pain between shoulder blades. sometimes worse by breathing why is this?

A member asked:

Left upper back pain while breathing in and couging ? also had dry cough for 2 weeks. only 17

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I am struggling with constant upper back pain, it sometimes radiates into my chest, i get numbness in my left arm sometimes, mymymy back feels like its under tension, my breathing feels heavy sometimes, i've been on some medication, but it didnt help?

A member asked:

Cold a week ago. now have a dry hacking cough and significant pain in the left upper back pain worse with breathing. mild fever, fatigue. concerning?

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Really sore upper back pain on right hand side when breathing in, stretching or sneezing.

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Is there a connection between upper back pain and improper breathing?

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Upper back pain when breathing in?

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Chest and upper back pain causing discomfort when breathing?

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