A member asked:

I'm 17 years old and i had a workout this morning that involved some squatting and lifting heavy weights. i'm not sure if i feel chest pain or back pain but its i one spot. in my upper left side. it might be strain but i worry about it being my heart?

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Dr. Jay Park answered

Musculoskeletal pain: A big majority of chest pain in children and adolescents comes from musculoskeletal strain. Only about 3% of chest pain are attributed to heart conditions.

Answered 10/10/2020

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