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Why do i feel my muscles tensing and hurting in my back and upper back and neck? they feel like they sting and hurt when i breathe
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Vague: Could be a number of causes- pulled muscle in back. rib/ribs out of place, a respiratory infection, etc. Need a thorough history and exam
Answered 11/27/2014
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