Does your mid back, upper back, or rib area hurt when you take a deep breath? Back pain when taking a deep breath can sometimes come from the muscles, ribs, or joints of the mid back. Because your rib cage expands and moves every time you breathe, irritation or injury involving these structures may become more noticeable with a deep breath, cough, sneeze, or certain movements. However, pain with breathing isn't always musculoskeletal. Problems involving the lungs, heart, or other … [Read more...]
