I Have Chest Pain When Stretching Or Sitting In Certain

Posted on Wed, 8 Apr 2020

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Question : I have chest pain when stretching or sitting in certain positions. It seems to come from the right side of the top of the sternum. No other symptoms at this point. It was more severe weeks ago, but now its still has shriek of pain if i'm arching my back to my chest/twisting torso

Answered by Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Any trauma?

Detailed Answer:
Hi Clydegarlich123,

What you describe sounds completely benign, but certainly annoying. It is probably caused by a locked sterno-clavicular joint or intercostal myosis. I suggest you see a chiropractor for this.

Hope this is helpful. Let me know if you have further questions.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (32 minutes later)

No trauma, but I have been in the gym heavy and I believe that’s what could of caused it.

Follow up: Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (15 minutes later)

With the virus. People aren’t accepting new patients at the chiropractor. Anything I can do at home to try and remedy it?

Answered by Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (35 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Let time run its course

Detailed Answer:
Hi again,

Nothing in particular you can do besides aspirin and NSAIDs.

How does this plan sit with you?

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj