Chest And Upper Back Burning Pain. It is usually accompanied by shortness of breath and coughing and can be life threatening. Sometimes muscular problems may cause pain in the chest and upper back.
Gastrointestinal reflux disease a tight or burning pain in the middle chest and upper abdomen that occurs while lying down may be a symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease gerd. This pain is caused when the heart does not get the required amount of blood due to some blockage of the arteries. A burning chest and back pain which does not resolve within a few minutes is a sign of an impending myocardial infarction.
It is usually accompanied by shortness of breath and coughing and can be life threatening.
A blood clot in the lung called a pulmonary embolism can produce chest and upper back pain which may feel like a burning sensation. A burning chest and back pain which does not resolve within a few minutes is a sign of an impending myocardial infarction. Repetitive use or overuse of multiple muscle groups for example through activities such as rowing can lead to aching pain. It is usually accompanied by shortness of breath and coughing and can be life threatening.