Right shoulder pain and chest tightness

Shoulder pain is a common symptom of local pain in the human body. For some office workers who sit in front of the computer for a long time, shoulder pain is very easy to occur. However, some people find that not only do they have shoulder pain, but only their right shoulder experiences pain. However, after the shoulder pain, they also experience chest tightness. So what causes this situation?

1. Causes of right shoulder pain and chest tightness

If you experience shoulder pain and chest tightness, you need to rule out physical problems. It is recommended to go to the hospital for a physical examination, including electrocardiogram, chest CT, blood routine, CRP, head CT, etc. Don't take medicine blindly. First complete the inspection and make it clear. If nothing is found, I suggest you see a Chinese doctor. This condition is most likely caused by heart disease. It is best to check the electrocardiogram and cardiac ultrasound to confirm the diagnosis before treatment.

2. What to do if you feel chest tightness and shortness of breath caused by tension

There is an acupoint on the hand called Laogong, which is an acupoint on the hand Jueyin pericardium meridian. Laogong has the effect of clearing the heart and calming the mind. Make a fist with your middle finger and the place where it presses is the Laogong point.

When you feel chest tightness and shortness of breath, press the Laogong point with the thumb of your left hand and the other four fingers on the back of your hand. Press and rub the point vigorously. You will feel obvious pain. Keep doing this for one minute and you will feel that the feeling of panic disappears little by little.

3. How can young people relieve chest tightness and shortness of breath?

Most young people suffer from chest tightness caused by autonomic nervous system disorder. You can try letting out long breaths, that is, sighing. Although it is not beautiful, it can stimulate the nerves and make you feel comfortable. If you have lung disease or other diseases, you can only seek professional treatment. If it is an atypical attack of angina pectoris, nitroglycerin is a specific medicine.

Vibrating the Tanzhong point with the side of your palm can eliminate the problem of chest tightness and shortness of breath. Lie on your back and ask a family member to sit next to the patient. Use the hypothenar eminence of your right hand to gently press the Tanzhong point. Then do some flexion and extension swings to drive the hypothenar eminence to vibrate the chest area for about 1 to 2 minutes. If acupoint massage is ineffective, other treatment methods can be used under the guidance of a doctor.