What causes pain in thorax muscles after an angioplasty?
Patient: my mum had angioplasty 2 months ago, she didnt go for physiotherapy as was advised by the doctor  due to lack of money. She has been massaging her thoraxmuscles which was paining  using hot water. a week ago she stopped to massage . now she compain of sharp pain on those muscle when she moves them. what could be the problem and whats the solution? Doctor: Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Possibility of muscular pain is more. It is better and more beneficial to apply ice packs than hot water to relieve muscular pain. So, start ice pack application on painful areas. Take painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs. Avoid movements causing pain. Avoid bad postures in sleep. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Don't worry, she will mostly improve with all these in 5-6 days. If not improving then get done ecg and 2d echo to rule out heart related causes for chest pain. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your mother. Thanks.