Is it a pinched nerve or something else?

Good morning...
So, about an hour ago, out of nowhere, I was hit with this absolutely horrific pain—it started right by my kidney area and shot straight through to my midsection. It actually knocked the wind out of me for about ten seconds. Honestly? I panicked. I genuinely thought maybe it was a heart attack... which, okay, I know isn't logically connected, but I have this irrational dread regarding those kinds of health issues. Anyway, once I finally caught my breath, the pain settled in that kidney region and now it’s radiating toward the middle of my back. It hurts terribly whenever I try to take a deep breath. Even my chest feels tight when I inhale deeply.
I took a Voltaren Retard about 20 minutes ago, but so far, nothing. No relief whatsoever. I’m desperately hoping it’s just some pinched nerve that will settle down soon. Thank goodness I work at a computer all day, otherwise the walking would be unbearable right now.
Does anyone have any idea what this could be?? Is it my spine or something else altogether??? I am looking for some sort of comfort here.😍

brisklynx13 said:I guess I'm lucky since I work at a desk and don't have to walk much. What's the issue here? Is it my spine or what? Looking for some comfort here.😍

Maybe the issue lies in how you define being "lucky." Too much sitting
behind a computer screen and not nearly enough physical activity.

It is possible you have simply strained a muscle, though depending on the intensity of the pain, it could potentially involve pleural adhesions.

Sam Hall15 said:It could just be a pulled muscle, though depending on how much it hurts, you might be looking at pleural adhesions.

Pleural adhesions? Please, break that down for us mere mortals.
🙏 🙏 🙏

If you feel pain when taking a deep breath, it might be due to adhesions—that's just the layman's term—or post-inflammatory pleural adhesions. 😁
Just kidding, adhesions are essentially connective tissue scars resulting from inflammation in the lungs, the pleura, or both. It’s much like how skin develops a scar after an injury. Since the pleura is highly innervated, breathing causes it to rub against the rib cage, creating mechanical irritation against those nerves, which results in the sensation of pain.
It isn't anything serious, and you shouldn't need to rely on painkillers for this.
However, if the pain occurs specifically when walking, stretching, or moving your arms, it is likely just a strained muscle. In that case, taking an over-the-counter pain reliever and resting for a few days should resolve it.

Hey there. I’m feeling slightly better, I suppose, though it’s still pretty miserable whenever I take a deep breath or try to yawn—I get this sharp pain right under my ribs and through to my back. It hurts when I walk, too, though I can manage it if I have to.
I took some Voltaren Retard last night, which helped ease things a little. Honestly, the worst part is the scheduling; my doctor works the morning shift at the clinic, but my shift doesn't let out until 3 PM. Typical.
Aside from that, I actually stay fairly active. I hit the elliptical for about 40 minutes four times a week, and I make sure to walk for 15 minutes every single day on my way home from work.