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Why Do I Have Cramps In My Shoulder And Debilitating Pain In My Chest While Yawning?

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Posted on Thu, 3 Feb 2022
Question: When yawning sometimes I will end up with a cramp in my shoulder and debilitating pain in my chest and shoulders until it goes away; usually last abou 1-2 min, also it sometimes cause some breathing issues, meaning while chest cramp mode I can hardly move a muscle. Why is this happening and what could stop it ? Thanks
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Gopal (34 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Could be due to muscle spasm

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

While yawning the muscle of face become taut and some of the nerves are stretched temporarily- mainly it is the muscular spasm required to balance the mouth muscles (to prevent dislocation of jaw).
This spasm reacts with spasm of upper chest and shoulder muscles.
I suggest when you yawn , keep your neck little forward bend so that the muscles are not in spasm.
You can also start a mild muscle relaxant if the yawning is very frequent.

Thanks for the question.
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Why Do I Have Cramps In My Shoulder And Debilitating Pain In My Chest While Yawning?

Brief Answer: Could be due to muscle spasm Detailed Answer: Hi, While yawning the muscle of face become taut and some of the nerves are stretched temporarily- mainly it is the muscular spasm required to balance the mouth muscles (to prevent dislocation of jaw). This spasm reacts with spasm of upper chest and shoulder muscles. I suggest when you yawn , keep your neck little forward bend so that the muscles are not in spasm. You can also start a mild muscle relaxant if the yawning is very frequent. Thanks for the question.