Question 1

i have severe burning sensation in my left shoulder blade, what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Varies: There are a lot of possibilities, I would encourage you to be seen for an accurate diagnosis.  Among the more common causes are: spine related, such as a pinched nerve; peri scapular, such as a sub scapular bursitis; or even nonmusculoskeletal. A detailed exam and appropriate studies would likely reveal the problem and based upon that appropriate alternatives discussed.

Question 2

its been about 2 months i have a burning sensation on my left shoulder blade. there is no itching or rash it just burns and the burning gets worse if anything touches it. went to chiro and no relief?

Accepted Answer

: Suggest you visit either an MD or DO and have a proper exam of the area of concern.  You could be experiencing what is termed notalgia paresthetica, a localized neuralgia over one shoulder blade, but this could represent a lingering area due to prior shingles.  A chiropractor would not be expected to manage this.

Question 3

severe pain under left shoulder blade with burning sensation on skin?

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Doctor can evaluate.: Severe pains in any part of the body, especially a new symptom, needs to be evaluated by a doctor to find out why it is happening, and to rule out any serious medical problem. The doctor can be a primary care, E.R., or urgent care doctor.

Question 4

i've been having a pain in my left shoulder blade all day with a burning sensation in the upper part of my left arm. i'm pretty healthy.should i be wo?

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See a physician: The burning sensation is usually a nerve type pain, but this could be related to your neck or shoulder joint.  Either way I would recommend being examined by your primary care physician as soon as you can.

Question 5

i have a burning sensation under neath the left shoulder blade under my breast and down through my left arm. at times its difficult to lie on my back?

Accepted Answer

Possibilities: You might have notalgia paresthetica, but the full description points toward brachial plexus. If your symptoms increase on elevation of your arm, could be thoracic outlet syndrome.  If better on raising arm, might be nerve pinching in neck.

Question 6

burning sensation under left shoulder blade/back; medium pain that changes through the range of motion. tall/lean, hist. of collapsed lung (2 yrs ago)?

Accepted Answer

Pneumothorax: Typically tall lean get that. You should get a cxr, chest x ray to make sure.

Question 7

what might lead to a burning pain in my left shoulder blade?

Accepted Answer

Muscle strain: Sometimes you can get a muscle strain in one of the muscles that attach to the shoulder blade and it can cause a burning type pain.  Try alternating ice and heat on the area and gentle stretches.. Avoid heavy lifting. If it is not resolving or if you have any weakness in that arm see your doctor.

Question 8

is burning in left shoulder blade something serious? ive had pain on and off for about a month and now its burning. pain with stretching too.

Accepted Answer

Usually bursitis: Burning pain in the area you describe is usually bursitis but could also be referred pain from nerve irritation from the neck. Neck posture should be considered as well as shoulder intense activities

Question 9

i have a burning pain beneath my left shoulder blade, it happens randomly. the only thing that helps it for me is a hot shower.

Accepted Answer

Exam: impossible to diagnoses without an exam. Sounds like a muscle spasm.- Get examined.

Question 10

what is the burning pain under left shoulder blade and left breast?

Accepted Answer

Referred neck pain: The neck can refer pain along the medial border of the scapula and the C8 nerve root in the neck can make your anterior chest hurt.

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I have severe burning sensation in my left shoulder blade, what could it be?

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Its been about 2 months i have a burning sensation on my left shoulder blade. there is no itching or rash it just burns and the burning gets worse if anything touches it. went to chiro and no relief?

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Severe pain under left shoulder blade with burning sensation on skin?

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I've been having a pain in my left shoulder blade all day with a burning sensation in the upper part of my left arm. i'm pretty healthy.should i be wo?

A member asked:

I have a burning sensation under neath the left shoulder blade under my breast and down through my left arm. at times its difficult to lie on my back?

A member asked:

Burning sensation under left shoulder blade/back; medium pain that changes through the range of motion. tall/lean, hist. of collapsed lung (2 yrs ago)?

A member asked:

What might lead to a burning pain in my left shoulder blade?

A member asked:

Is burning in left shoulder blade something serious? ive had pain on and off for about a month and now its burning. pain with stretching too.

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I have a burning pain beneath my left shoulder blade, it happens randomly. the only thing that helps it for me is a hot shower.

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What is the burning pain under left shoulder blade and left breast?

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