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A member asked:

I have chest pain that ease when i massage trapezius muscles, i have also scoliosis, what's this could be?

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Probably a muscle: strain, but it could be any number of things, such as angina, pulmonary embolism, pleurisy, shingles, etc. Best to have a doctor take a look at you.

Dr Altman and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 4/26/2016

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