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A member asked:

Woke up 2 days ago with pulled muscle in my mid/upper back. pain at times shoots through my chest and takes my breath away. is this normal?

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Not normal: to have chest pain. It could be a serious condition such as angina, aortic dissection, or pulmonary embolism. You should be seen by a doctor for specific diagnosis and proper treatment.

Answered 3/2/2020

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