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back pain behind heart

What does it mean when you get a sharp pain in the back exactly behind the heart?

What does it mean when you get a sharp pain in the back exactly behind the heart?

1. Introduction A sharp pain in the back located exactly behind the heart, an area clinically referred to as the interscapular region, is most commonly caused by benign musculoskeletal strain or rib joint dysfunction. However, due to the complex network of nerves serving the thoracic cavity, this specific location is also a primary site for … Read more

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