Here, experts explain how to identify a pulled muscle in your chest and offer simple tips for relief. What does a pulled muscle in your chest feel like? A pulled chest muscle is often painful when ...

But wait, what exactly are ‘pulled’ muscles? “A pulled muscle occurs when the muscle fibres have been torn,” explains Karen Gambardella, senior physiotherapist at BUPA Health Clinics.

Tightness or heaviness in the chest can result from various mental and physical health conditions, including stress, muscle strain, and lung complications. It can also be a sign of a heart attack.

New York Giants linebacker Victor Dimukeje, who signed with the team in March, suffered a torn pec during offseason workouts.

In 2019, Sister Bay’s Gary Schulze, an active senior, thought he may have pulled a muscle in his chest. Turns out- it was coronary artery disease. “Once ...