Chest pain from push-ups may be caused by lactic acid buildup, muscle strain, rib injury, etc. Physical therapy, medication, external fixation, etc. can be performed.
1. Lactic acid buildup: Due to strenuous exercise, lactic acid builds up in the muscle tissues, which can cause pain. This pain can be relieved or avoided through rest, massage, stretching, and proper warm-up before exercise.
2. Muscle strain: If you usually lack exercise, sudden and more strenuous exercise can lead to chest muscle strain. Local massage, red light physiotherapy and other measures can be carried out to relieve tissue edema, can also be used externally diclofenac sodium cream preparation to relieve pain.
3. Rib injuries: If you accidentally land on the ground during push-ups, it may cause rib injuries, and you need to carry out chest radiographs, chest CT and other tests in time to clarify the rib situation, if there is a fracture, you should follow the doctor’s instructions for the external fixation of the chest wall, and at the same time, take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs such as diclofenac sodium, ibuprofen and other oral pain relievers.
Practice push-ups chest pain, if the pain continues not to relieve or gradually aggravated, it is recommended to consult a doctor in a timely manner, to clarify the specific causes of the disease, and comply with the doctor’s instructions for treatment.