A member asked:

I have shoulder/ chest/ neck muscle pain with shortness of breath when standing or slouching. i stretch my arm and breathing and pain is gone why?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Could be: Could be cervical radiculopathy or simple muscle strain. Try moist heat to the area and Motrin if you are not pregnant.

Answered 11/18/2016

4.9k views

Thank

Can't say: I would discuss with your physician. Consider neck imaging, ct of the chest to help delineate this issue.

Answered 9/15/2013

4.9k views

Thank

Related Questions