What cause back pain while breathing?

When you encounter back pain while you breathes, it can be a sign of an underlying medical condition. In some cases the pain is sharp and severe, the possible condition can range from just inflammation or infection of the chest to spinal curvature and the worst is lung cancer.

Let us see some possible causes of back pain while breathing and decide when to see a doctor.

Scoliosis

Scoliosis is a condition where your spine curve sideways. It can affect human of all ages, it typically occurs in preteens or young teenagers.

For some people, the curved on the spine is so huge that it places extra pressure on the lungs, making breathing painful.

Symptoms of scoliosis can include:

• back pain
• uneven shoulders, hips, or ribcage
• difficulty standing up straight
• problems walking

Obesity

Carrying extra weight more then what your body can sustain will place extra pressure on a person’s back, joints, and other parts of the body. Some people who is obesity, will find it hard or uncomfortable and even painful to take full, deep breaths.

Losing weight for those who are obese, can help reduce back and joint pain.

Kyphosis

Kyphosis is a condition that may causes the spine to curve forward, that lead to a hunched posture.

This curvature can develop during when you are young, a spinal injury, or from aging.

Kyphosis will cause back pain, swelling, and balance issues. It can get worse over time, people will find difficulty in breathing or eating.

Summary

Above are some common back pain while breathing. This may be a sign of a serious underlying condition, so it is important not to ignore the symptom. People with severe, persistent, or worsening back pain should see a doctor.

Treatment

Treatment for upper back pain depends on the cause of the problem and the condition of the problem. Therefore, it is very importance that you understand the cause of your symptoms before embarking on a treatment program. 

SELF-DIAGNOSE CAN BRING MORE HARM THAN TREATING IT. IT IS GOOD TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE INJURY BUT DEFINITELY NOT TO THE POINT OF SELF-TREATMENT. IT WILL BE MUCH SAFER TO GET TREATED BY OUR DOCTOR FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT WITH ORTHOPAEDICS, YOU CAN CONTACT US, THE HOTLINE IS OPEN 24 HOURS. YOU MAY ALSO SEND US AN ENQUIRY FOR ANKLE PAIN, BACK PAIN, ELBOW PAIN, HAND PAIN, HIP PAIN, KNEE PAIN, SHOULDER PAIN OR FOR AN APPOINTMENT.