I am 51, 125 lbs 36 yr old female training for a 40 lb, 50 km ruck/portage/canoe event. I have recently been training with a 13 km ruck followed by a short portage with a 90 lb canoe. During the short portage at the end of training I am experiencing extreme tightness/pressure in the chest that goes away as soon as I remove the canoe.
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. You are having chest tightness and pressure after heavy exertion (exercise). So we should first rule out heart diseases in your case. So get done ECG and 2d echo first. If both these are normal then no need to worry about heart diseases. Sometimes, musculoskeletal pain due to exercise can also cause similar chest discomfort. So avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Avoid movements causing pain. Avoid bad postures in sleep. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. Take painkiller like ibuprofen. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. But first rule out heart diseases. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.