Retrosternal chest pain can occur for various reasons, including cardiac or heart-related issues and noncardiac conditions, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Retrosternal chest pain ...

Q. I was working out at the gym doing a bench press with heavy weights when I felt a pop in the front of my right shoulder. In addition to acute pain, I noticed a deformity of my chest muscle near the ...

Chest heaviness during winter is often blamed on cold weather, but doctors warn it can signal respiratory, cardiac or anxiety ...

A hernia is when part of your insides bulges through your muscle or other tissues. A hiatal hernia occurs when the top of your stomach or another internal organ pushes through an opening in your ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been having pains and discomfort in my chest area for over a month now. I am a woman and in my early 30s. My doctor says my heart is OK, but I can’t help but wonder. The pain is ...

In the gym, there's often a rush for the machines, but for some people, they can also be a source of frustration. Photo: GettyImages/ Mongkolchon Akesin, Melanie Hoffmann; Collage: FITBOOK I’ve been ...

Chest pain represents one of the most alarming symptoms a person can experience. The immediate fear—”Am I having a heart attack?”—creates tremendous anxiety, and rightfully so. Heart attacks claim ...

Q: I had a sudden, twisting jolt when I jumped off a ladder and within a day my chest started to really hurt when I moved or breathed. It become incredibly painful when I coughed or sneezed. Even ...

Upper body pain can range from minor strains to critical emergencies. While muscle aches often improve with rest and home care, sudden, severe chest pain, especially with shortness of breath or ...

Your pectoralis major is a large and powerful chest muscle that’s shaped like a fan. It starts from two sections: your breastbone (sternum) and your collarbone (clavicle). The two sections come ...

Chest discomfort in women presents unique challenges for both patients and healthcare providers, as symptoms often manifest differently than the classic presentations typically associated with male ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I have been having pains and discomfort in my chest area for over a month now. I am a woman and in my early 30s. My doctor says my heart is OK, but I can’t help but wonder. The pain is ...