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What can cause upper back pain when i breathe?
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A few things: Serious problems such as pleurisy are possible.In my practice, most such pain is due to a malfunctioning rib.Ribs should 'go up' in front and 'down' in back with inhalation and do the opposite during exhalation.When one or more ribs 'get stuck,' pain-from ache to severe sharp in front &/or back can occur.A good history & osteopathic hands-on exam could determine cause.Manipulation may fix it.
Answered 9/29/2016
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