Question
Hello im 23 years old I have this pain sensation for the past 6 months+ at first it was a strong pain when i bent over and carried the son. At first i thought it was a heart problem. So i went to the Doctor and they did a EKG showing normal. Then about two days after going to the doctor my sternum started cracking causing pressure on my chest until it cracked to relieve it. I was pregnant before gaining 70lbs during my pregnancy, I also had preeclampsia  during my pregnancy. The doctor prescribed me a arthritis medicine, i took the supply provide and nothing got better, hopefully i can find a resolution for my problem it really worries me about this problem,no one seems to know a direct answer to this, my husband is in the army and he leaves for months at a time and i dont want something to happen to me when he is out of town and i am alone with my son.

Answer
Dear Vanessa,

It sounds like your pregnancy may have caused the sternum area to be a little loose.  During pregnancy, the body will produce hormone that will cause the ligament especially around the joint areas to be lax (loose).  So movements at the arms and shoulders will cause the sternum area to move about perhaps giving the cracking sound.  But to be sure, visit a chiropractic office to have a full examination.