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What Causes Pain In Chest?

During lifting my heart started hurting. It hurts when I turn and rotate my chest and sometimes when I take deep breaths. I then went to play basketball and the pain has not gone away. It started around 930 am. I believe I felt a pop. After looking into it online it may be PCS
Fri, 10 Jun 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more.
Your pain is associated with specific movement and position, so musculoskeletal pain is more likely in your case.
So follow these steps for better symptomatic relief in musculoskeletal pain.
1. Avoid movements causing pain.
2. Avoid bad postures in sleep.
3. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise.
4. Apply warm water pad on affected areas.
5. Take painkiller like ibuprofen.
6. Sit with proper back and chest support.
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these in 2-3 days.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Pain In Chest?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more. Your pain is associated with specific movement and position, so musculoskeletal pain is more likely in your case. So follow these steps for better symptomatic relief in musculoskeletal pain. 1. Avoid movements causing pain. 2. Avoid bad postures in sleep. 3. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. 4. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. 5. Take painkiller like ibuprofen. 6. Sit with proper back and chest support. Don t worry, you will be alright with all these in 2-3 days. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.