What causes chest and back pain, and when should it be urgently assessed in Europe?

Chest and back pain explained: musculoskeletal strain, acid reflux, cardiac causes, lung conditions, and red flag symptoms.

In this episode, we outline the possible causes of combined chest and back pain and how doctors differentiate benign conditions from serious medical emergencies.

You’ll learn:

• How muscle strain or poor posture can cause referred chest and upper back pain

• The link between acid reflux (GERD) and chest discomfort radiating to the back

• Warning signs of cardiac chest pain, including pressure, sweating, or shortness of breath

• Lung-related causes such as infection or pleuritic pain

• When anxiety or panic attacks may contribute

• Red flag symptoms requiring immediate emergency care

• Situations where medication requests may be declined pending in-person evaluation

We explain how doctors assess pain location, radiation, severity, duration, cardiovascular risk factors, and associated symptoms during an online consultation in the EU. Chest pain should never be self-diagnosed without medical review, as serious causes must be excluded.

This episode reflects the clinical standards used by Mobi Doctor, where acute symptom consultations are reviewed by a registered physician in line with EU medical guidance.

Read the full guide and transcript here:

https://www.mobidoctor.eu/blog/chest-and-back-pain-causes-treatment-and-more