Most people experience back pain at some point in their lives. Sometimes applying an ice pack, taking pain medication and getting rest will do the trick.
However, there may be a cause for alarm if you’re experiencing back pain when breathing. You may have injured a bone or muscle in your back, but it may also signal a more severe condition, like a lung or heart problem. If back pain when breathing persists after a few days, you need to see a doctor to determine the cause of your back pain.
At Bioregeneration Integrated Medical Centre, we specialize in regenerative medicine to promote healing and manage systemic, orthopedic, and neurological conditions. In this post, we highlight why you’re likely experiencing back pain when breathing deeply.
What are the Possible Causes of Back Pain When Breathing?
There are several possible explanations for why you may feel pain in your back when taking deep breaths. These include the following:
Muscle Strain
A muscle or postural strain can happen if you’ve been sitting or standing in the same position for too long or if you’ve been lifting heavy objects incorrectly. If you have a muscle or posture strain, you may notice that your back pain worsens when you move around.
Ligament Injury
Experiencing back pain when breathing can be indicative of a ligament injury. Ligaments are the tough, fibrous tissues that connect bones. They provide stability and help keep your joints in place. When a ligament is injured, it can become weak or stretched. This can cause pain, instability, and even joint dysfunction.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a debilitating and progressive lung disease that causes difficulty breathing. COPD is characterized by chronic inflammation of the lungs and airways, leading to airflow obstruction. Symptoms of COPD include shortness of breath, cough, and wheezing.
Other Lung Conditions
If you have a lung condition such as asthma, emphysema, or bronchitis, it’s common to experience back pain when breathing deeply. This can happen because your diaphragm, the muscle that helps you breathe, also supports your spine. Asthma and other respiratory conditions can strain and weaken this muscle, making it less able to support your spine.
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a condition that leads to weakened bones. And while it’s most often associated with older adults, it can occur at any age. Someone with osteoporosis is more likely to experience fractures.
Fractured vertebrae can cause severe back pain, particularly when breathing. The pain is usually worse when you take a deep breath or lean forward. It can also make standing up straight or walking without pain difficult.
How Can Stem Cell Therapy and Regenerative Medicine Help?
Stem cell therapy is a regenerative medicine that targets various diseases and injuries. It involves using your stem cells to repair or replace damaged tissue.
A doctor or another healthcare professional can use stem repair therapy to treat the abovementioned conditions that cause back pain when breathing and other conditions such as hair loss and erectile dysfunction. The goal of treatment is to promote healing and regeneration by providing the body with healthy new cells. In some cases, stem cells are injected directly into the injury site. In other cases, they may be delivered via IV infusion.
Stem Cell Therapy for Back Pain Available in Kingston and Montego Bay, Jamaica
Are you dealing with any of the conditions mentioned above? Dr. Janice Fisher and the Bioregeneration Integrated Medical Centre team have a non-surgical, regenerative solution for you.
Contact us today!
