Why does my back hurt when I breathe and (more importantly) what can I do about it?

You’re getting ready to relax after a long day when *yawn* OUCH!!!! Your deep breath caused a sharp pain in your back. You take another deep breath and sure enough, you still have pain when breathing.

Someone who experiences pain in their back when breathing may feel worried, but sometimes it’s nothing more than a short-lived twinge. Unfortunately there are instances when it’s a nagging pain that won’t go away. Could it be something serious? Is something wrong with your lungs or heart? Is it one of many underlying medical conditions? Do you need medical attention?

Read on to discover the top causes for back pain when breathing, what you can do about it, and when to see a doctor.

Looking to manage symptoms and reduce pain?

Here are some things to avoid with degenerative disc disease.

As we get older, it’s very common for our bodies to start showing their age. However, for those living with degenerative disc disease, this process generally happens earlier—and causes more pain.

If you’ve recently been diagnosed with disc degeneration, you’re probably wondering what to expect. In this guide, we’ll talk about some things to avoid with degenerative disc disease as well as steps you can take to slow the progression of this condition.

Pain and stiffness are never a welcome feeling.

Here’s what to do if you’ve thrown out your back.

“Help! I threw out my back!”

It’s something that many chiropractors (including Oviedo Chiropractic) hear from patients. And while back pain is one of the most common complaints among adults, it’s also a signal that something is drastically wrong.

After all, pain is never “normal.”

Yet even though back problems become more common as you age, that doesn’t mean you have to sit (or lie) back and take it. There is a way to both treat and prevent back pain so you can get back to the things you enjoy.