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Can driving cause chest pain?

I’ve been commuting almost an hour each way for years now, and recently my chest has been bothering me. There’s nothing else I do in my life that would cause chest pain, so I’m thinking it could be connected to driving. Is chest pain something that driving can cause?

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Kaitlin May · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Many of us have been there on those long commutes! Not only are they daunting mentally, but they can also cause physical issues.
When you’re on the road to and from your workplace, there’s a whole lot of time to let your thoughts wander—perhaps to matters that cause your mind and body stress. This stress during a long commute, combined with inactivity, can cause chest pain according to experts like Bharat Sarkar, a consultant spine surgeon at Manipal Hospitals Whitefield.
Another factor at play could be the road conditions where you’re driving. If the roads are in disrepair with potholes galore, your body will tense up as you navigate those bumps and jumps. Muscle tension for extended periods can enhance or cause chest pain, as well.
While you should always seek professional medical advice when assessing the source of your pain or discomfort, you could be on the right track in attributing chest pain to your commute—especially if it’s not accompanied by other symptoms.
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