Hi Welcome to healhcaremagic After going through your query I concluded that your wife is suffering from backache which comes and goes. You are also having pressure on sternum. I think you should rule out heart pain by cardiac function test. Till then you can take analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief. X ray of chest and lumbar spine is advisable to rule out other causes. You can discuss your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then please don t hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. You can also write to me directly on below link: https://www.bit.ly/askdrsudhirortho Wishing you good health. Take care.