I'm not sure that what I'm experiencing is in fact a muscle spasm, when I wasyounger (13, I'm 21 now) I went to an emergency room and was told that's what it was. But you know how ER doctors can be..(crappy)
Periodically I will have an intense pain in what i consider my 'upper back', directly behind my breasts. Sometimes it feels like it starts on my back and resonates through my chest.
My boyfriend has rubbed it when it happened, and remarked that my muscles felt extremely tight, and he could feel them moving.
I'm wondering if there's any sort of home treatment I can do because I don't have insurance, or a way to pay for physical therapy or a good chiropractor.
I don't know if this matters but I'm very busty (DDD), and I have wondered if maybe I'm just not wearing a bra that's supportive enough, because the spasms are always located directly behind my breasts.
I also work in retail and I'm constantly on my feet. The pain is intense, but it doesn't last very long.
2006-07-12 15:19:38 · 3 answers · asked by onegirltimestwo 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
I'm nurse and I'm on my feet for 12+ hours a day and I have had the same type pain....muscle spasms. They start right between my shoulder blades and wrap around my ribcage. The pain is so sharp it can take your breath away. Try taking some advil to reduce inflammation or a muscle relaxer from your Dr. With limited funds I would buy a great bra and some good shoes and possibly see a physical therapist to work on posture and ways to reduce the strain on your back. Good luck and feel better.
2006-07-12 16:22:29 · answer #1 · answered by aerdna2u 3 · 5⤊ 2⤋
Your body has a pain-spasm cycle. Your upper back is painful due to weight distribution and possibly poor posture. Your muscles respond by tightening up to try to reduce the movement of your back (to stop the pain). However, these muscle spasms will become tight enough to cause more pain.... which again leads to spasms.... and so on. Your goal is to break the pain-spasm cycle.
If you cannot afford to see a PT or chiropractor, see a massage therapist to ease the muscle spasms in your back. Ice or Heat for 15 minute intervals and stretching will help the muscles as well.
Upper Back Stretch - Clasp your hands together in front of your body. Straighten your elbows, keeping your hands clasped and your palms facing outward. Let your shoulders shift forward, and push your hands out away from your body. You should feel a stretch in your upper back area.
Finally, enroll in local yoga or pilates classes to improve your muscle strength and flexibility.
2006-07-12 16:50:58 · answer #2 · answered by realove336 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
see a chiropractor...or a doctor...I recommend a chiropractor..I went to one for my back problems..they gave me a few exercises..and it pretty much resolved it self..
other places to look for advice...
webmd.com
good luck and i hope you feel better!
2006-07-12 15:27:00 · answer #3 · answered by sleddinginthesnow 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋