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Upper back/neck strain caused heart palpitations.

Posted by bigredak @bigredak, Dec 11, 2022

I recently strained my upper back from over working on my laptop (staring down too long) and then over stretching. I felt like I pulled something in my upper spine, and ever since have had some heart palpitations (normally when bending over or looking down too long). My back and neck are not 100% yet, but they have improved, and so have the heart palpitations for the most part (get them a few times a day now if I bend or lay in a weird position). Any idea why this happened from my strain of my upper spine and lower cervical? Any advice? I am 28 year old male (6'6 tall), that is very athletic, just for some context.

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bobfrutt | @bobfrutt | Sep 5, 2023
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@jeffers1972

I get the same symptoms with my neck and pain in my left shoulder blade and this starts my heart palpitations off . I have seen a cardiologist and she said my heart structure is good but has put me on medication for the palpitations but this is giving me anxiety and I have lost my confidence . If I move my neck in a certain position it starts my palpitations off . Glad I've seen a few people similar problems. It's driving me crazy .

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How are you now? You figured it out? Anything helped?

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jeffers1972 | @jeffers1972 | Sep 14, 2023
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@bobfrutt

How are you now? You figured it out? Anything helped?

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I'm on Flecanide drug which has calmed the palpitations but still when I move my neck in a certain position its starts my heart going fast as soon as I move to goes back to normal .Still getting pain in my left shoulder blade when I move my neck . I have arthritis in my neck but when I've seen a specialist about they say my neck is not to bad for my age . I'm 69

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happo1 | @happo1 | Oct 18, 2023
In reply to @bigredak "Hey! Symptoms have improved a ton, as my neck and back have gotten stronger. The X-ray..." + (show)
@bigredak

Hey! Symptoms have improved a ton, as my neck and back have gotten stronger. The X-ray showed my neck was overly straight caused by a strained CT junction and weak muscles. I have been doing PT the past month to strengthen this area and my palpitations and other symptoms have improved tremendously. I also heard a hatial hernia can cause these types of symptoms, so if you get that after eating that likely is it. The vagus nerve can get irritated if stretched or compressed, that is what causes those weird palpitations, so fixing that will fix everything else most likely. I couldn’t believe how off and weak my neck was, it’s actually feeling better than it did before I hurt it in the first place! Good luck!

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@bigredak
I recently strained my back and was having palpitations. The sudden pain and strong palpitations when looking down (doing laptop work) it was quite strong so i first had my heart checked and it was fine, so I was sent home. Its been happening again several times per day, I suspect it is spine related. I was frustratingly looking online for a similar case, finally found your original post and it was like I had written it myself - I’m also 6”6, athletic, and I’m no stranger to sore back.
So, I will be making an appointment to get that checked and follow your process because it sounds like things have improved for you

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bobfrutt | @bobfrutt | Jan 7 4:53pm
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@happo1

@bigredak
I recently strained my back and was having palpitations. The sudden pain and strong palpitations when looking down (doing laptop work) it was quite strong so i first had my heart checked and it was fine, so I was sent home. Its been happening again several times per day, I suspect it is spine related. I was frustratingly looking online for a similar case, finally found your original post and it was like I had written it myself - I’m also 6”6, athletic, and I’m no stranger to sore back.
So, I will be making an appointment to get that checked and follow your process because it sounds like things have improved for you

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Any update @happo1 ?

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jenatsky | @jenatsky | Jan 11 8:37pm

My only question is have you been worked up by a cardiologist and specifically a cardiology electrophysiologist who specializes in conductive disorders. It sounds like a valsalvo maneuver you’re performing on yourself with neck movement.

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