Should I Be Worried About Chest and Back Pain After a Pushup Accident?

Ans: Hi,
It’s important do understand a few things here:
Do you have shortness in breath?
After how much of walking do you feel this pain?
Does any physical strenuous activity also cause this?

Ans: I'm sorry to hear that you're experiencing discomfort. Costochondritis can be quite painful, but there are ways to manage it at home. Applying either ice or heat to the affected area can help reduce inflammation and ease the pain. Additionally, gentle stretching exercises can improve flexibility and relieve tension in the chest and back muscles. Ultrasound therapy, which uses high-frequency sound waves to promote healing and reduce pain in soft tissues, can also be a helpful option for managing costochondritis when administered by a qualified physiotherapist. Wishing you quick recovery.

Ans: Dear Mr. Pervez . Thank you for your question. Costochondritis can be quite painful, especially when it affects your back, lower ribs, and shoulder. From a physiotherapy perspective, I recommend visiting a nearby physiotherapist for a thorough evaluation of your posture, movement, and pain. They may use pain-relieving machines like TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) to block pain signals or Ultrasound (US) Therapy to reduce inflammation and promote healing.

Correcting your posture will be important, as slouching can worsen symptoms. Your physiotherapist may also suggest heat or cold therapy and teach you posture correction exercises to strengthen your back and core muscles. Gentle stretching and strengthening exercises, especially for your shoulders and upper back, will help relieve tension, while breathing exercises can reduce the strain on your ribs during daily activities.
It’s important to gradually increase your activity levels under guidance to prevent flare-ups.

I wish you a happy recovery!

Ans: If these reports are normal and you had only high BP, then starting on BP medication is a good start. alongside, please adopt a healthy lifestyle and regularly monitor your BP - atleast twine in a day.
It will be a good idea to visit a physician for in person consultation. Sometimes a detailed history taken by doctor can elicit some health issues.

Best wishes,
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty Practice,
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi