BKJ1216 Posted March 16, 2003 Posted March 16, 2003 Well okay today I was like shadow boxing basically, when I started geting very mild chest pains. What scared my so much about it is it is directly over the heart area. I don't know if it is my pectorial or my heart because it only happend when I extended my arm. Should I go see a doctor about this? It only lasted about 1 punch. But It scared my very badly beacuse I was afraid that I may be developing heart problems. White Belt- Shudokan Karate
taskpaul Posted March 16, 2003 Posted March 16, 2003 Hi! Sounds quite frightening. However, if it only happened on one punch the likelihood of it being a heart problem is small (very small). Extending your arm like that stretches the muscles in your chest wall and also the ligaments on the inside of your rib cage, so you may have squashed a nerve momentarily or even over-worked a muscle group so that it gave you a warning "ouch!" To be on the safe side, and for your own peace of mind, you could visit a doctor and have a stress test done (ECG etc) so that you can be sure there is nothing sinister going on there. Personally, I don't think there is--but then I'm not a doctor! Take care, and I hope you are OK! Paul karate-do wa rei ni hajimari, rei ni owaru koto wo wasaruna
iolair Posted March 16, 2003 Posted March 16, 2003 Best to play safe here - go see the doc. The chances are they'll just reassure you its nothing, but on the small chance it could be something worse you need to know. Currently: Kickboxing and variants.Previously: Karate (Seido, Shotokan, Seidokan), Ju Jitsu, Judo, Aikido, Fencing.
ZeRo Posted March 16, 2003 Posted March 16, 2003 have you thought that it could just be that your unfit and your body/muscles arent used to the work?
BKJ1216 Posted March 16, 2003 Author Posted March 16, 2003 ^ That's what I was thinking at first, but the thing is after I stopped exersizing if I liked stretched the next morning 'd get the same pain. White Belt- Shudokan Karate
ZeRo Posted March 16, 2003 Posted March 16, 2003 exactly the muscles are healing, they arent used to the work out. im not sure though, a doctor may be in order if it hasnt gone in a few days
BKJ1216 Posted March 16, 2003 Author Posted March 16, 2003 Well I was just joggin on my treadmil. The whole left side of my chest felt like tight. White Belt- Shudokan Karate
BKJ1216 Posted March 16, 2003 Author Posted March 16, 2003 Nah it's a fluke, I worked out twice as hard as I did yesterday and I feel fine. White Belt- Shudokan Karate
rb Posted March 17, 2003 Posted March 17, 2003 Still go see a doctor. Actually you should have seen a doctor before starting exercise. Ask about your diet while your at it.
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