what could cause pain across shoulders and pressure in front of chest
This will cause pain in the collarbone but also in the shoulder and sometimes in the upper chest. Bursitis: A bursa is a sac that provides a cushion to joints and muscles. Bursae can become swollen and painful after injuries. Bursitis of the shoulder may cause pain to radiate to the chest. Sometimes the smaller bursae in the chest wall can become inflamed and cause pain. Heart attacks: Although the problem is the heart, heart attacks can cause referred pain to the shoulder or neck.
The neck, chest, and shoulder share a common nerve supply. A problem that affects one area may cause referred pain to another. Most shoulder and neck pain results from injury to muscles and ligaments. The spinal cord, heart, lungs, and some abdominal organs also can cause neck and shoulder pain.