Expert: Dr. Paul Newhart - 10/29/2007

Question
a long time ago someone hugged me so hard it hurt. the next day my middle back was so sore I could barely function. I went to the doctor and had xrays there was nothing wrong. Now fast forward to the present day and , the pain is back and I am worried. It hurts so bad.  At the present whenever I breath in my middle back aches and the pain is a hot, throbbing pain.  My chest does not hurt. I can remember I was sweeping and soon after i stopped sweeping my back was on fire. Help

Answer
It sounds as if there may be a misalignment of a rib, at the very least.  Worst case scenario is that there is a crack in a rib, that didn't show on the x-ray.  You may want to find a good chiropractor that will address any misalignment issues as well as address any soft tissue issues.