Washington was named after the first U.S. President, George Washington. The D.C. stands for District of Columbia, a special area created that is not a state. At first, it was made up of a piece from Virginia south of the Potomac River and a piece from Maryland north of the Potomac River.
Chest pain can be caused by a strained or pulled muscle, a pinched nerve or an inflamed tendon. An injured rib can also cause pain that is difficult to localize. Shingles is a viral infection that may begin as a burning sensation on the chest, torso or back before lesions appear.
What Causes Chest Pain? Chest pain is a common symptom of many heart problems, including: Coronary artery disease, which happens when cholesterol builds up on the walls of your arteries. This can make your arteries narrow, or even block them completely, raising your risk of a heart attack or stroke.