Question 1

severe upper back r shoulder blade area pain. didn't injure it. arthritis?

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Shoulder muscles: Shoulder blade pain can be due to strain of the muscles around your shoulder. This can happen from lifting something abnormally or improper positioning.  Therapy or massage can be of benefit.  Shoulder specialists can determine the type of problem.

Question 2

can you have arthritis below rt. shoulder blade that causes tingling and  can it effect nerves even if emg is normal? it's right at my bra hook line.

Accepted Answer

There are many possi: your evaluation will look at medical, neurological and Musculoskeletal causes. This may be myofascial pain which is often associate with Paris seizures that will have a negative EMG. Your physician should evaluate you, or maybe have you see a rheumatologist to help clarify your symptoms.

Question 3

i have suddenly got right shoulder blade pain severe, can not turn my head or use my arm  with a lot of pain. can this be due to arthritis in my neck.

Accepted Answer

Yes: But the pain sounds severe enough that it is prudent to see your doc to rule out other possible causes.

Question 4

what could cause shoulder blade pain?

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Shoulder pain: Pain in the shoulder girdle can be due to impingement syndrome, rotator cuff tendonitis/tear and or bursitis, cartilage damage or muscle strain as well other  possibilities.  Simple exercises to strengthen the rotator cuff and shoulder blade muscles should be of benefit.  If pain persists then consider formal physical therapy or evaluation by your orthopedist.

Question 5

what is pain in the shoulder blade mean?

Accepted Answer

Pinched nerve: Most commonly, non traumatic shoulder blade region pain is actually referred pain from your neck.  This is commonly known as a pinched nerve and can be from a disc bulge or herniation as well as other cervical pathology.

Question 6

left shoulder blade pain means?

Accepted Answer

Most likey bursitis?: Most pain over or under shoulder blade are from bursitis? Also do not forget pain coming out for disc  in the cervical area?

Question 7

i have a shoulder blade pain, ideas?

Accepted Answer

Too numerous to list: Can be internal. Can be referred from c-spine, can be local muscle problem or postural problem, can be thoracic spine issue, can be related to shoulder pathology.

Question 8

pain in shoulder blade with deep breath?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Pain with deep inhalation may be a rib slightly out of place or a myofascial injury.  But it is best to make sure it's nothing worse by being examined by your physician.  Then, if it's musculoskeletal, go see a good osteopath.  Find one near you: http://physician.Academyofosteopathy.Org, http://www.Cranialacademy.Com or http://jamesjealous.Com/physician-directory/u-s-physician-directory/.

Question 9

constant aching pain under shoulder blade?

Accepted Answer

Aching pain: Best to get an aching pain evaluated.  You can try Ibuprofen or an over the counter pain med which may help a simple strain/sprain, but if persists, than get ot evaluated.

Question 10

probable causes of left shoulder blade pain?

Accepted Answer

Muscle spasm : The shoulder blade is suspended by the superior trapezius and rhomboid muscles.  When chronically stressed these muscles can go into spasm.  Muscle relaxants, massage, acupuncture, biofeedback and heat can reverse the spasm.  A good therapist to help is a physical therapist.

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Severe upper back r shoulder blade area pain. didn't injure it. arthritis?

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Can you have arthritis below rt. shoulder blade that causes tingling and can it effect nerves even if emg is normal? it's right at my bra hook line.

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I have suddenly got right shoulder blade pain severe, can not turn my head or use my arm with a lot of pain. can this be due to arthritis in my neck.

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Left shoulder blade pain means?

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