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What Causes Sudden Right-sided Chest Pain Radiating Towards The Back?

Yesterday morning I had sudden sharp pain in my right chest lateral mid pect through to my back middle right sub-scapular when I picked something very light weight off my dresser and started to turn. Pain worse upon inhalation especially deep and sitting or standing especially when trunk rotated to right, Pain less when bending forward, rotating trunk to the left, or laying down. Although I am 67, I am quite active walking most days 5 to 7 miles, lifting weights every other day, bicycling, yard work. When my wife applies pressure on very specific points where I feel pain, it really hurts but gradually subsides. Any ideas? Thank you.
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Your pain is associated with specific movements and tenderness (pain on pressing)
So possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more likely.
So avoid movements causing pain. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Avoid sudden jerky movements. Sit with proper back support.
Apply warm water pad on affected areas.
Take painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs twice daily for 5 days.
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these in 5 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 Sudden Right-sided Chest Pain Radiating Towards The Back?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Your pain is associated with specific movements and tenderness (pain on pressing) So possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more likely. So avoid movements causing pain. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Avoid sudden jerky movements. Sit with proper back support. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. Take painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs twice daily for 5 days. Don t worry, you will be alright with all these in 5 days. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.