Chest pain and back pain
The back side of the chest, i.e. the upper back, can also be painful for a variety of reasons. Just as lateral or central chest pain can be triggered by nerve irritation, muscular tension, pneumonia or shingles, so too can the back, depending on its location. If severe pain occurs between the shoulder blades, this may also be caused by an aortic dissection or myocardial infarction.
Organ diseases such as a pancreatic tumour or inflammation of the renal pelvis can cause back pain. Specifically concerning the back, a herniated disc of the BWS is also possible, whereby this occurs more frequently in the lumbar or cervical spine. If you suspect a herniated disc of BWS as the cause of your chest pain, we recommend our topic: Symptoms of a herniated disc of BWS Bony diseases of the spine such as a spinal fracture, osteoporosis or a spinal canal narrowing make themselves felt through pain.
The spine can also be affected by inflammatory diseases, such as Scheuermann’s or Bechterew’s disease. Meningitis can sometimes go beyond a stiff neck and affect the back.
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