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What Causes Painful Spasms Or Cramps In Between Breasts/sternum?

I get the equivalent of a Charlie Horse directly in between my breasts/sternum sometimes when Ibend over (i.e., to pick something up even if light in weight). It literally lasts a minute or two and I have to concentrate on relaxing in order for it to go away. It definitely is not my esophagus, stomach, heart burn or other. I feels like a muscle tensing up, but I don t know my own anatomy to say what it is. I m 40-years-old and it s been occurring for about a year. I haven t had any sort of injury...please advise, thank you.
posted on Mon, 29 Jun 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have painful spasms or cramps in between breasts/sternum. Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to certain reasons like angina , acid reflux or muscle spasm ( as you mention in query ) . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order x-ray along with physical examination . Doctor may prescribe noval MR along with vitamin supplement for quick healing and recommend physical therapy . Doctor may also refer you to gastroenterologist for acid reflux or cardiologist for angina . For now apply warm compresses several times a day , avoid lifting heavy object and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Painful Spasms Or Cramps In Between Breasts/sternum?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have painful spasms or cramps in between breasts/sternum. Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to certain reasons like angina , acid reflux or muscle spasm ( as you mention in query ) . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order x-ray along with physical examination . Doctor may prescribe noval MR along with vitamin supplement for quick healing and recommend physical therapy . Doctor may also refer you to gastroenterologist for acid reflux or cardiologist for angina . For now apply warm compresses several times a day , avoid lifting heavy object and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari