Asthma/COPD and upper back pain

I have COPD and within the past two weeks I am having pain in the upper back (between shoulder blades).  The pain makes my breathing worse, but doctor tells me to relax and my breathing would get better.  It is a vicious circle - pain in back feels like spasms and then breathing gets worse.  Any advice?   Have heard chiropractor can help.  I've never been to one.  Opinion?


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