What causes tight chest and back pain?
Patient: hi Last week i was experiencing flu like symptoms and felt quite achey and tired runny nose etc however since the wkend I have been experiencing tightness in my chest and a sharp stabbing pain in my upper back when i breath..also a few migraines which i never get? <Cat Doctor: Hello Cat , hiWelcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query thoroughly .*  This chest and back ache is in relation with respiratory infection and  referred pain .*  Control of respiratory issue will solve the  problem .Hope this will help you for sure .Regards .