Question 1

i have this aching muscle pain at my upper back just below my right shoulder blade. i do engage in elevated push ups at least three times a week. but i have been having this shoulder pain that comes and goes especially when it's cold?

Accepted Answer

: You can ignore the possible trigger with cold weather, just hold the push up exercise for a month and observe the symptom because your symptom is consistent with strained soft tissue around the bladder blade.

Question 2

what can i do for my upper back pain under the right shoulder blade?

Accepted Answer

Stretch + injection: This is something i see commonly. It can be caused by several conditions, but usually responds to a simple stretching and exercise program and nsaids like Motrin taken regularly for a couple weeks. If it persists, cortisone injection in the area of pain can be very helpful. This condition almost always resolved, but can take a frustratingly long time to do so!

Question 3

i'm 25 with upper back pain (just off the right shoulder blade) - and my chest also feels a bit tight. i've had it for about 4 days now. what could be the cause?

Accepted Answer

Back pain: This would be in the area of your rhomboid muscle.  That is a common muscle to strain.

Question 4

why do i have an upper back pain that moves between my right shoulder blade and spine. pain constant unless i move around and pops when i breath.

Accepted Answer

Myofascial: Sounds like muscular. Would try a Voltaran Gel applied locally twice a day. Good Luck

Question 5

upper back pain between right shoulder blade and spine hurts to breathe?

Accepted Answer

Costochondritis: Costochondritis is inflammation of cartilage between the ribs and is associated with a viral illness, smoking, and other causes such as trauma to the area, physical activity straining the rib cage, arthritis and other causes. Try ice on area, ibruprofen/tylenol to relieve pain, avoid activity that makes it hurt. Chk with doctor for source of pain. Chest xray/physical therapy may help.

Question 6

i'm having this shooting muscle pain near my right shoulder blade on my back. it's exacerbated when i turn my neck. anything i can do to relieve pain?

Accepted Answer

Muscle pain: Brandon, seems like you have a "pulled muscle" which can cause sharp pain when used (turning your head). At your age, it should recover completely. Use heat (like in a hot shower) and stretch. Find rhomboid muscle stretch on youtube or some site and you will be fine. Nothing to worry about if you had no injury or accident and there are no other symptoms.

Question 7

what would cause a sudden muscle pain and tear type sound near the upper back, right under the shoulder blade. would it be the rhomboid or trapezius?

Accepted Answer

Shoulder pain: 29 year old gentleman with sudden pain under the shoulder blade and audible tear. You need a full exam from an orthopaedic surgeon. If you mean the pain was underneath your scapula, the muscle underneath it is called the subscapularis. Tears involving this muscle or its tendon are detected using the lift off test. However, you need a full exam not clear on here. Good luck.

Question 8

why do i feel a tender spot next to my spine  and right shoulder blade and coldness? also stiff neck and muscle aches upper shoulder to upper back?

Accepted Answer

Neck pain: sounds like a muscular problem.  heat , antiinflammatories, and muscle relaxers may help.

Question 9

pain in the right shoulder scapula. feels like a pulled muscle pain. i have had it now for a month or more. i have tried to use hot pad and it seemed to get a bit better but has not completely healed. ?

Accepted Answer

Massage is better.: Get a massage with or without liniment. It is better with liniment. If you know exercises too could help.

Question 10

i have severe upper back pain for 1+/wk. in between shoulder blades, not muscle.seems to be getting worse. what is it? should i call my pcp?

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See below: Problems like these can only be correctly handled by your doctor in person.  He/she needs to listen to you, perform an examination and possibly run labs or other tests. That's the only way he/she can find out what's going on and what to do about it.

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I have this aching muscle pain at my upper back just below my right shoulder blade. i do engage in elevated push ups at least three times a week. but i have been having this shoulder pain that comes and goes especially when it's cold?

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What can i do for my upper back pain under the right shoulder blade?

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I'm 25 with upper back pain (just off the right shoulder blade) - and my chest also feels a bit tight. i've had it for about 4 days now. what could be the cause?

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Why do i have an upper back pain that moves between my right shoulder blade and spine. pain constant unless i move around and pops when i breath.

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Upper back pain between right shoulder blade and spine hurts to breathe?

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I'm having this shooting muscle pain near my right shoulder blade on my back. it's exacerbated when i turn my neck. anything i can do to relieve pain?

A member asked:

What would cause a sudden muscle pain and tear type sound near the upper back, right under the shoulder blade. would it be the rhomboid or trapezius?

A member asked:

Why do i feel a tender spot next to my spine and right shoulder blade and coldness? also stiff neck and muscle aches upper shoulder to upper back?

A member asked:

Pain in the right shoulder scapula. feels like a pulled muscle pain. i have had it now for a month or more. i have tried to use hot pad and it seemed to get a bit better but has not completely healed. ?

A member asked:

I have severe upper back pain for 1+/wk. in between shoulder blades, not muscle.seems to be getting worse. what is it? should i call my pcp?

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