I might have pulled a muscle shoveling. It hurt a little while shoveling and a little now.
2007-02-26 06:59:12 · 9 answers · asked by videogamer1979 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Yes, straining a muscle in the chest can be very painful and feel like stabbing pains when you breathe.
2007-02-26 07:03:04 · answer #1 · answered by babykate 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shoveling can definitely cause chest pain. Now whether the pain is due to a muscle strain or is it due to a true cardiac (heart) issue is the difference. If the pain is caused by a muscle strain the muscle will generally hurt if you press on it. If the pain feels like a pressure building up in your chest this could be cardiac. Either way, you need to contact your doctor and let him be the one to decide if you need to be seen or if you need to go to the emergency room. Many people pass off chest pressure as pain and do not go to the emergency room in time. It may be a pain in the neck, but it's always a good idea to have it checked out. Also, always contact your doctor to see if you can shovel snow. There are always kids around the street that are looking for a quick couple of dollars. It's the best of both worlds!! Good Luck!
2007-02-26 08:15:10 · answer #2 · answered by Rosie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES see a massage therapist
Much pain is from muscles below is an example of what may help (based on headaches).
Begin with a couple swigs of molasses or a couple of bananas daily - magnesium (which regulates many things in the body) and potassium (a needed building block for muscles).
Drink at least 1/2 gallons of water per day. Running a body low on water is like running a car low on oil is the analogy the head of neurology at UCDavis told my husband about 10 years ago.
Now to the cause - muscles - your back, neck shoulders and head have tender spots. They are knots in the fibers of the muscles called trigger points. It makes the muscles tight which makes them press on nerves and other things causing the pain.
The cure - start with a professional massage, you will also want to go back over any place you can get to 6-12 times per session up to 6 times per day rubbing (or lightly scratching on your head) every where that is tender until the knots go away. The place where the skull connects to the spine press up under the edge of the skull (to get to those muscles).
For more information read The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook by Davies. It teaches what to do and where the pain comes from.
2007-02-27 17:35:55 · answer #3 · answered by Keko 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best way is to not stress the ribs. Don't do movements for a while that can cause twisting or hyper extension to your chest. (BTW, just because someone "Claims to be a doctor" doesn't mean they are, No one really knows anyone here. Be careful about what others recommend, logic is usually your best medicine, next to actually going to a Dr. to find out) I am and never have claimed to be a Dr. I am just giving you my personal learning's in life.) Maybe the guy IS a Dr. and genuinely wants to help those that can't afford to see one, BUT.. who really knows. Good luck.. get plenty of rest and don't stress your chest for a while (cpl weeks)
2016-03-16 01:12:21 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, especially if you aren't physically active to begin with. Shoveling (especially snow or sand) is hard work. It is very straining on the check and back muscles. Try ben-gay or other joint creams. If the pain persists, see a doctor.
2007-02-26 07:03:12 · answer #5 · answered by Shannon L - Gavin's Mommy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Were you shoveling in the cold? The number one heart attack causing activity is snow shoveling in men!
Take a free radical scavenger supplement like grape seed extract, drink green tea and eat lots of greens to clear your blood and fight heart disease.
It can offten feel like a pulled muscle - go check it out with your doc please - I'm not a pro-medical person but if you're not in the habit of preventative med with natural care then you need to go how your heart is.
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2007-02-26 07:08:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
shoveling chest pain
2016-02-01 01:51:18 · answer #7 · answered by Charley 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
During the recent snow storms in the mid-west,over a two day period, I ran no less than 21 squad calls for the very same chief complaints that you describe.11 were musculoskeletal,8 were cardiac related pain,and 2 were full blown MCIs(heart attack).
2007-02-26 07:15:56 · answer #8 · answered by 1st Responder FF/EMT 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it can cause pain, just make sure its an injury because if its in the middle of your chest or left shoulder & arm it could be your heart & it might be wise to see Dr
2007-02-26 07:09:32 · answer #9 · answered by ausblue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋