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Why do my breasts hurt when I lift up my arm?

5 min read
According to research, about two-thirds of women experience breast pain, known as mastalgia, at some point in their lives. If you're asking, "Why do my breasts hurt when I lift up my arm?", the answer may be simpler and less alarming than you think, often related to the underlying chest wall muscles and ribs rather than the breast tissue itself.