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What Causes Pain In Right Chest Area And Neck After Lifting Weights?

Hi, this morning I was lifting a box of soda, then trying to pull the trash bag out of the trash can, so it seems simple.............however...........I heard something pop and now my right chest area, up high near the base of my neck is in a tremendous amount of pain. I took some Advil and it seemed to help, but later I was doing the simple task of puling a shirt on and it began hurting really badly again. I m not sure if this is muscular or a possible bone fracture? It just doesn t seem like I did anything over the top that would cause a bone fracture, but I am in quite a bit of pain.
Wed, 14 Jan 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

I have studied your case.

According to your symptoms this looks as acute lumbar muscle sprain in your lower back.
Most probably due to sudden jerk.
Another differential diagnosis can be lumbar disc bulge leading to sudden onset of pain.Intervertebral disc compresses spinal cord and leads to lower back pain.

When such patient comes to our hospital we usually do x ray to rule out any nerve compression.
MRI spine will show any disc bulge is there or not.
And when muscle sprain is confirmed muscle relaxant, analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
If you find this answer helpful do not hesitate to rate this answer at end of discussion.
Wishing you good health.
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What Causes Pain In Right Chest Area And Neck After Lifting Weights?

Hello, I have studied your case. According to your symptoms this looks as acute lumbar muscle sprain in your lower back. Most probably due to sudden jerk. Another differential diagnosis can be lumbar disc bulge leading to sudden onset of pain.Intervertebral disc compresses spinal cord and leads to lower back pain. When such patient comes to our hospital we usually do x ray to rule out any nerve compression. MRI spine will show any disc bulge is there or not. And when muscle sprain is confirmed muscle relaxant, analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. If you find this answer helpful do not hesitate to rate this answer at end of discussion. Wishing you good health.