Question 1

i'm having chronic shoulder blade pain and it's been going on quite some time now. what do you recommend?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If symptoms have been present for more than 6 weeks, you should be seen a by a doctor to detemine if it is coming from your neck or your shoulder.  Most likely physical therapy will be ordered.

Question 2

what cause back shoulder blade pain

Accepted Answer

Many causes poss.: It can b from muscle strain 2 pleuritic pain referred 2 the back/scapular area. Some r of no great concern some could b serious c ur pcp and get a diagnosis, & if need, get a referral 2 an ortho. Pe, apical disease of the lung r some also. As u can c an eval is needed.

Question 3

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 4

shoulder blade pain when coughing, what do i do?

Accepted Answer

depends: If it has been there a short time, take a pain reliever (if it hurts enough), try applying heat or cold, and give it time. It is worsens or does not go away, see your doctor. If it hurts to breath or you have trouble getting enough air, see someone (your doctor or urgent care) now.

Question 5

what can i take for sporatic shoulder blade pain?

Accepted Answer

NSAIDs: Over the counter nsaids (if not contraindicated). If pain persists or is unreleived by the nsaids then have it evaluated by a physician.

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

what is best to treat along the spine and under shoulder blade pain?

Accepted Answer

Massage: Symptoms you described most likely from muscle spasm, often due to stress and overwork.  Initial therapy would be massage, yoga, gentle exercise.  Physical therapy can be helpful.

Question 8

when is shoulder blade pain cancer?

Accepted Answer

Liver disease: Projected pain to the shoulder blade occurs from neck vertebrae dysfunction which is not going to be cancer and from liver dysfunction which usually is infection and cirrhosis but which could be cancer.  Not likely at your age.

Question 9

how can i get rid of my shoulder blade pain.

Accepted Answer

Take measures : Practice good posture, do not lift heavy items, do not sit too long.

Question 10

could left kidney be causing shoulder blade pain?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Usually pain from the kidneys is felt in the flank area or just towards the back below the rib cage.  Visceral pain radiating to the shoulder blade may be from the spleen.  You should let your primary care provider know about this pain at your next visit even if it goes away spontaneously.

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