There are several nerves that run through the armpit, which help provide sensation and allow movement of the upper arm. Nerve pain is usually radiating, or travels from the armpit to another part of the body, and can feel electrical in nature, Lin says. "Occasionally stretch injuries to the...
This condition occurs when the upper part of the stomach pushes through the diaphragm and into the chest cavity. This causes acid reflux, and since the stomach is on the upper left portion of the abdomen, the condition will cause pain under the left breast and armpit. A hiatal hernia can ...
–Begin in a seated position and grasp the bottom of your chair with your right hand. –Bring your chin in towards your chest and rotate your head towards the left shoulder. –Then using your left arm gently push your head down looking towards your left armpit until you feel a slightly s...
In addition to minor aches and pains, muscle pain often causes unusual symptoms in strange locations. For instance, many people diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome are actually experiencing pain caused by an armpit muscle (subscapularis).45 Seriously. I’m not making that up. This odd ...
It began several months ago with recurrent pain under my left armpit and in the side of my left breast. I had a breast exam and a mammogram but nothing untoward was found. I was told that breast pain was not uncommon and not to worry. I still get this quite regularly though and it ...
Symptoms:moderate pain on the side of the chest below the armpit, below the shoulder blade and in the pinky side of thearm and hand;sharp pain can be triggered by deep breathing or coughing Signs: Pressing upon thetrigger points at the level of 5th-7th rib on the side of the chestcause...
During the course of evaluating and treating her hand, she reports constant, aching pain in her right shoulder and a sharp, tingling, burning sensation behind her armpit (also on the right side). She does not have any associated bowel or bladder signs and symptoms, but reports excessive fatig...
You may feel pain in one or both breasts. It may be worse on one side. You might also feel it in your armpit.11 Some thyroid diseases can lead to benign (noncancerous) breast changes that cause pain. These include: Hypothyroidism(low thyroid hormones) ...
Start sitting next to your foam roller. Lie down on it so that you are lying on your right side with it resting horizontally underneath your right armpit. Lean back slightly, then slowly roll the foam roller down your body an inch or two. ...
TheXis where you want to focus. The muscle that harbors the trigger point is on your chest, on the ribs, toward your armpit. How can you treat the X–the trigger point-to get rid of the muscle pain behind your breast? You may be able to apply pressure from the outside of your ch...