Question 1

i'm having pain medial to my shoulder blade. not onset by exercise and no pain when performing rotator cuff motion. what's hurt? how can i stretch it?

Accepted Answer

Sounds like: the SUBSCAPULARIS....is strained and I would apply heat and take anti-inflammatory medication (eg OTC IBUPROFEN) and NOT STRETCH in fact these muscles whivh "hold the scapula /shoulder blade to the chest wall NEED REST when strained!

Hope this is helpful
Dr Z

Question 2

can an injured rotator cuff cause neck and back/shoulder blade pain?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Rotator cuff problems are usually felt in the shoulder area itself, but the neck and shoulder blade are nearby, and the brain may interpret the pain signals as involvement of those other areas of the body. Sometimes neck problems cause pain in the shoulder blade and shoulder areas. If it persists or is bad, see your primary doctor or a specialist.

Question 3

what causes shoulder blade pain? have acid reflux not real bad. also have some asthma and torn rotator cuff on right shoulder. pain is on left blade.

Accepted Answer

Muscle pain: Having to use left arm more due to rt shoulder  issues rhomboid muscle likely tender ./ overused   could get some stretches or massage lastly trigger point injection.

Question 4

left shoulder pain for 3 weeks now,the pain hasn't went down with ice or pain meds, hurts when i move my arm up or away. rotator cuff tear/tendonitis?

Accepted Answer

Tendonitis: 30&#x27;s female w. anterior shoulder pain at abduction, absent mechanical injury, likely has tendonitis of biceps tendon. Heat, rest &amp; topical Cannabis salve + heating pad might help. If problem persists over next 10 days, visit an Osteopath or Physiatrist for evaluation &amp; possible cortisone injection, which will likely resolve symptoms forever or at least several months. Consider repetitive stress.

Question 5

i have shoulder pain that has gotten worse in the last 6 months and a feel a deep bruise in my outer upper biceps area could this be caused from a rotator cuff tear?

Accepted Answer

YES: You will need orthopedic evaluation, x-rays and an MRI.

Question 6

is it possible that eventually, shoulder tendonitis can cause a tear in the rotator cuff, if it gets too bad?

Accepted Answer

Tendinosis: Tendinosis (rather than tendinitis) is inflammation combined with some degree of degeneration/deterioration.  A rotator cuff with tendinosis can and often does progress to some degree of tearing.  This will usually start as partial tearing and can progress to complete full thickness tearing.

Question 7

does anyone know if, eventually, shoulder tendonitis can cause a tear in the rotator cuff, if it gets too bad?

Accepted Answer

Sure it can: Tendinitis is an aging change in the tendon tissue which represents a weakening of the tissue therefore tears become more likely.

Question 8

can you tear your rotator cuff from slamming your shoulder into the wall? i did now i can't lift my arm up without pain

Accepted Answer

Perhaps: You may have bruised shoulder and pain prevents full motion. Rotator cuff injury should be suspected if pain or limited motion persists after bruise heals (2 weeks or so.) See your primary care for evaluation and referral if necessary. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

Question 9

i believe to have a rotator cuff tear( currently deployed cannot see a professional). why is one shoulder lower and how can i correct it? thank you

Accepted Answer

Cuff strengthening: Try your best to maintain a full range of shoulder motion. With your arm bent at a right angle (90 degrees) raise your arms upward from your side. Have a friend provide some resistance to raising your arm too. Rotator cuff tear is not present if no pain with resistance. Pain with resistance may be either an inflamed rotator cuff, partial thickness tear or small full tear. Phys therapy if possible.

Question 10

if you have rotator cuff tear, are you likely to get shoulder pain?

Accepted Answer

Shoulder pain: Rotator cuff tears are most often painful at the lateral shoulder area, but occasionally we find a complete tear which, while painless, prevents normal lifting and rotation of the arm.
If i were betting, i would go for pain.

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I'm having pain medial to my shoulder blade. not onset by exercise and no pain when performing rotator cuff motion. what's hurt? how can i stretch it?

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Can an injured rotator cuff cause neck and back/shoulder blade pain?

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What causes shoulder blade pain? have acid reflux not real bad. also have some asthma and torn rotator cuff on right shoulder. pain is on left blade.

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Left shoulder pain for 3 weeks now,the pain hasn't went down with ice or pain meds, hurts when i move my arm up or away. rotator cuff tear/tendonitis?

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I have shoulder pain that has gotten worse in the last 6 months and a feel a deep bruise in my outer upper biceps area could this be caused from a rotator cuff tear?

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Is it possible that eventually, shoulder tendonitis can cause a tear in the rotator cuff, if it gets too bad?

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Does anyone know if, eventually, shoulder tendonitis can cause a tear in the rotator cuff, if it gets too bad?

A member asked:

Can you tear your rotator cuff from slamming your shoulder into the wall? i did now i can't lift my arm up without pain

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I believe to have a rotator cuff tear( currently deployed cannot see a professional). why is one shoulder lower and how can i correct it? thank you

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If you have rotator cuff tear, are you likely to get shoulder pain?

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