Since I started working out again, every time I take a deep breath, my heart hurts as if it is stretching. Is this normal?

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I have sarcoidosis and celiac disease.

Alexandre Chagnon · Accepted Answer

Hello, I have a few questions for you: How long have you been training again? And just to be sure, did you not have this symptom before you started again? Does this feeling of ''heart stretching'' during deep breaths only occur during training or even when you are not training (other times of the day)? Generally speaking, this feeling of soreness is rather strange for someone your age. If the pain persists 2-3 days every time you work out, I recommend you talk to your doctor. He or she may want to do some additional testing to determine the exact cause. For example, it could be musculoskeletal pain caused by a wrong movement (example: a rib that is incorrectly popped with the sternum). Don't hesitate if you ever have more questions! Jonathan Fournier, pharmacy student, under the supervision of Alexandre Chagnon, pharmacist