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Chest Pain While Lifting Arms, Or Bending, Feels Like Strained Muscle, Doing More Exercise. Recommendations?
I'm a 32 year old male. I've been experiencing chest pain when I lift my arms or bend them backwards (e.g. to put a shirt on). It feels like strained muscles located just below my collar bones, right across the top half of chest. It's not a sharp pain, more a burning sensation but when I try to stretch the area a little it feels fragile. Over the past few weeks, I have been exercising a little more than I usual but nothing particularly strenuous. I look forward to reading your response.
Your description of the pain seems to be originating from muscular injury or strained muscle as it appears only during movement or when the concerned muscle is used . You havent mentioned whether pain is present during rest also .It is advisable to you not to exercise too much and giving your muscles rest for a few days . If it doesnt get relieved further evaluation will be advisable.
Take care.
Get well soon.
Dr. Shruti
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Chest Pain While Lifting Arms, Or Bending, Feels Like Strained Muscle, Doing More Exercise. Recommendations?
Hi ! Your description of the pain seems to be originating from muscular injury or strained muscle as it appears only during movement or when the concerned muscle is used . You havent mentioned whether pain is present during rest also .It is advisable to you not to exercise too much and giving your muscles rest for a few days . If it doesnt get relieved further evaluation will be advisable. Take care. Get well soon. Dr. Shruti