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What Causes Sharp Pain On Left Side Of Upper Back Post Workouts?

Posted on Sat, 8 Nov 2014

Question: After doing a gymnastic workout, I have sharp, shooting pain on the left side of my upper back, around the T3-T5 area. It is worst when I am reaching forward with my right arm, retracting my left scapula, depressing my left scapula, and when extending and ispilaterally flexing my neck on the left side. The pain also shoots throw my neck and lower back. What are the possible things this could be, and should I go see a doctor or should I just stretch and use heat and ice?
In addition, there is very sharp and intense pain when I take a full breath, causing me to gasp and wince immediately.

Answered by Dr. Mukesh Chugh (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Severe muscle spasm is the cause

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for posting
I have gone through your suffering carefully and most likely cause is severe muscle spasm of upperback especially trapezius muscle.You may do hot water fomentation along with prescription only drug like thiocochiclside (muscle relaxant) and ibuprofen will help.Physiotherapy in form of short wave diathermy and TENS help.
Hope this suffices.
Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Mukesh Chugh (1 minute later)

Thank you!

Answered by Dr. Mukesh Chugh (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Wishing you good health

Detailed Answer:
Hello
You are welcome and it's good to see you.Wishing you early recovery.You may log in at http://bit.ly/drmchugh to reach me directly, if you ever need.
Take care

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar