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I have had this for 4 months i get this pain in my upper back and it leads me to stop breathing for 2-3 mints it really hurts .?

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Dr. Vic Kalman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

What is Cause?: Did you have an injury like lifting something and feeling a strain or pull in your back? Do you have fever or cough? A muscle strain can cause this so moist heat, massage and stretching should help-consider physical therapy. Pain breathing, shortness of breath kind of pain would be a visit to you doctor for evaluation.

Answered 11/1/2012

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A member asked:

I have had this for 4 months i get this pain in my upper back and it leads me to stop breathing for 2-3 mints it really hurts .?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Vic Kalman answered

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