Why does the left side of my back hurt when I breathe?

What are the causes of pain on the left side of the back when breathing? Regarding these issues, no matter who you are, you should pay attention to the fact that experiencing any disease will have a great impact on our physical health, so we should pay attention to understanding the cause. If it is an acute or chronic injury, it will also cause this kind of pain. Cervical spondylosis and stiff neck may also cause this kind of pain.

1. Acute and chronic damage

1. Acute injuries such as spinal fractures, tears of ligaments, muscles, and joint capsules, acute disc herniation, etc.

2. Chronic damage such as ligament inflammation, muscle strain, hyperplasia and degeneration of spinal bones and joints, spondylolisthesis, etc.

2. Inflammatory lesions

Inflammatory lesions are divided into two types: bacterial inflammation and non-bacterial inflammation.

1. Bacterial inflammation can be divided into purulent and specific infections such as spinal tuberculosis. Purulent infection is common in intervertebral disc infection, epidural abscess, and vertebral osteomyelitis.

2. Non-bacterial inflammation: rheumatic myofibrosarcoma, rheumatoid arthritis, transverse process syndrome of the third lumbar vertebra, ankylosing spondylitis, and dense osteitis of the energy storage joints.

3. Back pain caused by cervical spondylosis

How can cervical spondylosis cause back pain when it occurs in the cervical spine? Originally, the posterior branches of the spinal nerves of the fourth, fifth, and sixth cervical vertebrae extend to the back and control the skin and muscles of the upper back. When degenerative changes occur in the cervical spine, if the posterior branches of the spinal nerves of the fourth, fifth, and sixth cervical vertebrae are pulled, back pain will occur. In addition, neck and back pain, upper limb weakness, finger numbness, dizziness, nausea and even blurred vision and swallowing difficulty are all manifestations of cervical spondylosis. Note: People with cervical spondylosis should pay attention to the appropriate height of the pillow when sleeping, keep warm, and get proper rest.

4. Neck sprain and stiff neck cause back pain

Due to improper neck movement or bad sleeping position, local muscles are sprained and the pain involves the back muscles. The medical history is short, the tenderness point is fixed and located at the injured muscle site, which is more common in the upper inner part of the scapula, and is accompanied by muscle spasm. Obviously tender cord-like spasmodic muscle bundles can be felt, and the movement of the neck and back is obviously limited. Note: When a sports injury to the lower back occurs, the first thing to do is to stop exercising immediately to avoid aggravating the injury. Immediately after the injury and within 24 hours, use cold compresses on the painful area to relieve pain, and keep it on for 30 minutes each time. Avoid hot compresses, massage, or the use of blood-activating drugs.