I had pain that started in my back then my chest began to hurt. I didn t think it was a heart attack but the pain in my chest was bad so I went to the ER. My heart was fine. They checked for blood clots and my lungs but all of that was fine. The pain in my chest is minimal now, but by back still hurts. What else could cause that type of pain?
Dear patient Pain in upper back that radiates to chest may be related to disc prolapse in upper spine or intercostal nerve involvement. There are 12 nerves and 12 discs, so detailed examination is required to check for the level of involvement.  Muscle pain in upper back also presents with similar symptoms.  Start tab aerosol SP twice a day for 5 days. Apply Veteran gel locally at the site of pain. Continue this for 5 days. If not relieved please consult spine surgeon nearby you.