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Is it possible for a muscle strain in the back to cause pain when breathing?

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Dr. Craig Morton answered

Yes: If you have been diagnosed by a physician as having a muscle strain in your mid back or rib cage then it is possible to have pain with taking deep breaths.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

Is it possible for a muscle strain in the back to cause pain when breathing?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Craig Morton answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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