What is chest and back pain?

Nowadays, people's living habits have caused many people to experience chest and back pain, but for some friends it only happens occasionally, and the symptoms can be relieved with a short rest. However, some friends often experience chest and back pain. This may be caused by some diseases. So, what is the chest and back pain?

In fact, there are many clinical diseases that can cause chest and back pain, such as cervical spondylosis, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, and lumbar spine damage. These are common diseases that can cause chest and back pain, but chest and back pain may also be caused by other conditions.

Pain in the front and back of the chest may be caused by soft tissue injuries in the neck, shoulders and back, which requires sufficient attention. Although there are no obvious symptoms of nerve root compression, if not treated in time, symptoms such as shoulder and arm pain, dizziness, and headache will appear. If pain in the front and back of the chest is not treated in time, the condition may continue to worsen, which will have a great impact on the patient's health and life. Therefore, it is crucial to find out the cause and treat it accordingly.

Common causes of chest and back pain

1. When a certain tissue in the body is injured, harmful chemicals are released, causing pain.

2. When exercise exceeds a limit, such as improper posture or excessive exercise, pain will occur.

3. There is no abnormality in the tissue structure, but symptoms of pain occur. Most of the time, the cause is unknown and it is likely caused by psychological factors.

4. Pregnancy, obesity, poor static and dynamic posture, and anxiety can cause back pain.

Treatment for chest and back pain

Pay attention to maintenance in daily life, adjust the height of the pillow, and if necessary, use a special neck rehabilitation pillow to avoid working with your head down for long periods of time, and increase physical exercise appropriately.

Now that we know what chest and back pain is, we recommend that friends who often experience these symptoms go to the hospital for a detailed physical examination. If it is caused by certain diseases, actively treating these diseases is the best way to solve chest and back pain. Especially for middle-aged and elderly friends, it is best to have regular physical examinations.