A member asked:

Whenever i lean over it feels like my chest gets tight, pinches, and is about to rip. my dr. says it's not cardiac. what could be the issue(s)?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Mgt: It is most likely related to muscle strain since it occurs with stretching the chest wall musculature. I would recommend a heating pad for twenty minutes to the area affected to assess whether this alleviates the pain.

Answered 11/28/2017

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