There is a very peculiar chest and back pain out there, which when strikes, totally paralyzes you.  Usually the attack is so vicious that it makes you catch your breath – so painful it is. This pain will stay sometimes for a few seconds to maximum a few minutes, time during which you will think it is the end you.  It is an excruciating pain and at that time, you will think of nothing else other than how to get rid of it.

Learn About The Precordial Catch Syndrome or PCS

Often, when such debilitating chest and back pain occurs, the first thought would be, ‘Oh God, am I having a heart attack?’ The pain is indeed very similar to what is described as angina; it differs only in the fact that the chest pain extends to the lower back painful in stabs that stun you with their intensity.

Some call this chest and back pain as a ‘catch’ while others describe it as a ‘stitch in the side’, while still others call it ‘Texidor’s twinge’. In medical terms, this is termed as Precordial Catch Syndrome (PCS).  One thing that is common to all those who experience this pain, is that when it goes away it feels like a bubble has burst and your pain disappears.  Even after the pain goes, there will be a dull ache in the side that will feel like the ache is just about to come back.

It is not known why the PCS strikes. There are many research studies looking at what could be the triggers for this problem with no conclusive results as yet.  Though it is often so painful, it is still labeled as a minor medical problem, which does not require any medication or precautions.

Those who experience it, will find that this type of chest and back pain can happen when you are at rest as well as when you are exercising. It can happen when you are walking normally, or when you are jog, or when you just plain sit in front of your computer. As much as you try to standardize the reason why this chest and back pain strikes, there is no consensus.

Do not ignore this pain whenever it occurs. Even after finding out that this chest and back pain is termed as PCS and might not be serious, do not ignore it. It could be sometimes, signs of other underlying problems which if ignored can turn into serious medical emergencies. This is so, especially when this pain is combined with rapid heart beat, hard cough, heavy chest, difficulty in breathing, radiation of the pain towards the left arm. Pain is the alarm of the body – never ignore it.
 

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