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I have a pain in my back. it feels like its right behind my lungs and and it spreads out quickly. i can't move or else the pain percies me. ?

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Dr. Nolan Segal answered

Acute spasm: Could be from a muscle strain with spasms. Less likely a lung or rib problem.

Answered 1/2/2017

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