Chest pain is one of the most common reasons people see a cardiologist. There are a variety of causes of chest pain, and of course, some can be life-threatening.

Most people immediately associate chest pain with a heart attack. And chest pain is not something you want to ignore. But chest pain has many possible causes
The job of any doctor is to determine if the chest pain or pressure is cardiac or not. If it is not cardiovascular, usually the symptoms are not signs of immediate danger. There is safety in time as well. Symptoms that have been present for months are much less likely life-threatening than if they started two days ago.
Heart related symptoms are typically as follows: Pressure in the center of the chest; nauseous and sweaty; worse with activity; shortness of breath.

That being said, cardiovascular symptoms may not fit the textbook definition. Your doctor will help decide. When in doubt, get it checked out.

What Causes Chest Pain

A variety of conditions can cause chest pain. They include:

• Heart problems like coronary artery disease, heart attack, myocarditis, mitral valve prolapse, coronary artery dissection, pericarditis and more.
• Lung problems like pneumonia, lung abscess, pleurisy, asthma, pulmonary embolism and other lung conditions.
• Muscle, Nerve or Bone problems like muscle strain, shingles, and rib problems. Musculoskeletal gets worse with movement, deep breathing, and pressing on the chest wall.
• Gastrointestinal problems like gall bladder, pancreatitis, hiatal hernia, acid reflux, esophageal disorders and others. Heartburn typically gets worse with food.
• Mental issues like anxiety and stress.

Natural Treatment Remedies for Chest Pain

Pharmaceuticals often carry side effects of muscle pain or increase your risk of reflux/heartburn. Statin drugs are notorious for causing muscle aches and pains. Discuss this with your holistic doctor.
Your average MD can only recommend pain relievers such as ibuprofen or narcotics for pain. That is not a solution. That is a cover-up. A glass of whisky would serve the same function.

Go see your chiropractor. Chiropractic care really shines for digestive issues and, of course, musculoskeletal complaints.

Nutritional supplements can be very helpful for chest pain issues. In addition to our Foundation 5, some of our favorite supplements include:

• Vessel Support – A unique supplement to support blood flow with a fantastic combination of nutrients.
• Cardio Q – Co Q 10 is the shovel that moves the energy in the cell from place to place. So many people are deficient in this nutrient, especially people who consume statin drugs.
• Heart Beet – Our organic beetroot powder is a tremendous source of nitrates. Those nitrates get converted to nitric oxide, the main vasodilator of arteries, and the magic happens.