Is it muscular pain if back and chest hurts after falling on back?
Patient: 45 yo male, 5'10",170lbs., and healthy. Fell on my back 2 weeks ago, at which time the left lateral side of my chest hurt, midway up rib cage. Two days later I felt more pain in my back than my chest. Now both chest and back are mildly uncomfortable, with mild dull pain that feels like it's located deep, and becomes painful with exertion. It has not been too painful to prevent me from traveling or shoveling the driveway. Does this sound muscular, with rest being all that's needed? Or should I get checked out? Doctor: Hello,I had gone through the case and found that it might be muscular or ligament tear or hair line fracture of rib.So as for precaution go for X-ray of back and ribs.If report comes normal then take mild painkiller and local applicant of muscle relaxant gel and physiotherapy massage if pain not subside by itself.Hope my answer will be effective for you.Thanks