HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Why Am I Feeling My Mid Back Felt Tight ?

Posted on Wed, 8 Jan 2025

Question: Hi. I have been on here frequently over the past few weeks. I am concerned because I went to the gym this morning and worked out. When I got home, my mid back felt tight right where the clasp from the bra would be. I am again staring to worry that it is my heart and that I am having a heart attack or aortic aneurysm. Would the aortic aneurysm or leak have shown up when I went to the ER 2 weeks ago and blood work, X-ray, and ECG are done? I’m not sure what to do.

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
My opinion as follows:

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I understand your concern and would explain that your symptoms seem to be related to a muscle spasm, not related to the heart.

Anyway, a heart attack is much more dramatic witha chest pain and shortness of breath and blood pressure changes.

Regarding a possible aortic aneurysm, it can be detected by ultrasound. The ECG is not an accurate test for this disorder. From the other hand, an airtic aneurysm does not cause chest or back pain. When it is ruptured it leads to hypovolemic shock which is a very dramatic situation.

So try to relax and don’t worry too much about it!

Hope you will find this information helpful!

I remain at your disposal in case of further questions whenever you need!

Kind regards,

Dr. Ilir Sharka, cardiologist

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

Follow up: Dr. Ilir Sharka (4 hours later)

I do feel like my breathing is different. Almost like I am breathing differently. Even if the tightness is in the middle of my back, is that okay? I am concerned that I am going to die ot a heart attack at any moment.

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (25 hours later)

Brief Answer:
My opinion as follows:

Detailed Answer:
Hello again!

Based on your description this seems to be a musculoskeletal pain.

Anxiety seems to be playing an important role in all this clinical situation too.

Anyway, I don’t think that anything serious is going on!

I recommend taking ibuprofen for the pain and a camomile tea. Some rest will be really helpful!

Hope you will find this information helpful!

Wishing all the best!

Dr. Iliri

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

Follow up: Dr. Ilir Sharka (17 hours later)

Thank you for your answers and patience. I know I have anxiety that is probably leading to some crazy symptoms. I appreciate your response and will write you when I sign in on the computer. this site isn’t built for XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome!

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

Please let me know about everything!

I am glad to have been helpful to you!

Wishing all the best,

Dr. Iliri

Note: For further queries related to coronary artery disease and prevention, click here.

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