Question 1

i feel like i have a pinched nerve in my right shoulder blade but where the side of my chest is... upper area. it seems a little swollen. i do workout?

Accepted Answer

Be careful: Do not lift weights overhead, as you could potentially have problems over right brachial plexus, or intrinsic rotator cuff issue.  Possibly even thoracic outlet syndrome.

Question 2

i have a constant pain in my inner right shoulder blade. sometimes it's a burning sensation. gets worse during stress. is it a knot or pinched nerve?

Accepted Answer

Scapular pain: Most scapular pain is caused by muscle spasm (since the scapula is a free floating bone, there are lots of muscle to hold it in place, and it is easy for them to be overworked). Stress is a common cause. If the pain is well localized, an injection of cortisone, saline, or local anesthetic may help. Exercises to stretch and strengthen (pt) will help. Ibuprofen should help.

Question 3

how can i know if i have a pinched nerve in shoulder blade?

Accepted Answer

Pinched nerve: A pinched nerve in the lower part of the neck (cervical spine) can cause pain and discomfort at the shoulder blade which may be what the question is referring to. This is usually diagnosed by the history and exam and can be confirmed by diagnostic testing such as MRI.

Question 4

pain in neck shoulder blade pinched nerve, what is beneficial for it?

Accepted Answer

Conservative Rx: Depends on whether you have nerve pinched in neck causing shoulder blade pain or nerve to the shoulder blade being injured but in general pt with modalities to address nerve pain, medications for pain, including those that treat nerve pain, and sometimes other therapies like e-stim, microcurrent, pulsed magnetic stimulation and others are helpful, and sometimes injections by interventional pain sp.

Question 5

can a pinched nerve in elbow cause pain in shoulder/shoulder blade area?

Accepted Answer

No: A pinched nerve around the elbow will only cause problems from the elbow down to the fingers. However, the same symptoms often represent a pinched nerve in the neck, which can feel like a pinched nerve in the elbow. Many of these resolve on their own. If it persists, you can get it examined to get a clearer answer.

Question 6

can a slipped disc in your neck cause a pinched nerve in your back? in your shoulder blade area?

Accepted Answer

No: One disc protrusion will not cause another, but the pain between the shoulder blades can well be referred from the protruded or ‘slipped’,disc you mentioned. Most frequent cervical problems are at C5-6, and this location may be the cause of your symptoms. 
See a pain doc for effective minimally invasive treatment. Good luck

Question 7

pinched nerve in shoulder blade going into neck  also causing nausea going for 3 weeks nothing helping ?

Accepted Answer

Clarify diagnosis: Who has made the diagnosis of "pinched nerve"?  Certainly could be shingles if rash present, or maybe a viral brachial plexitis.  Could consider thoracic outlet syndrome or cervical radiculopathy.  Have you been evaluated by a neurologist or neurosurgeon?

Question 8

can a pinched nerve in the neck cause pain when air is on your neck? i have extreme pain in the neck that goes to the shoulder blade.

Accepted Answer

Nerve Impingement: can be caused by nerve being sandwiched between two spinal bones in the neck area. It can cause muscle spasm and pain in the neck. This condition must be professionally managed. See an interventional pain management specialist for definitive diagnosis and management.

Question 9

can a pinched nerve cause neck pain shoulder and shoulder blade pain? or what are some different things it could be?

Accepted Answer

Find the cause: There are different terms used to describe spinal disc pathology and associated pain, such as "herniated disc", "pinched nerve", and "bulging disc". Many reason for your pain. Rather than caring about which term is used or site of pain, it is more useful  to gain a understanding of the precise medical diagnosis and cause of pain.
Rec. :see pain management specialist for evaluation and treatment..

Question 10

i have been having a tingling sensation that comes and goes at the base of elbow and below my shoulder blade. both left sided. pinched nerve in neck?

Accepted Answer

Need exam: A pinched nerve in the neck is possible, but if tingling is ONLY at base of elbow and under scapula (shoulder blade) I would tend to lean away from that diagnosis as the symptoms are to focal.

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I feel like i have a pinched nerve in my right shoulder blade but where the side of my chest is... upper area. it seems a little swollen. i do workout?

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I have a constant pain in my inner right shoulder blade. sometimes it's a burning sensation. gets worse during stress. is it a knot or pinched nerve?

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How can i know if i have a pinched nerve in shoulder blade?

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Pain in neck shoulder blade pinched nerve, what is beneficial for it?

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Can a pinched nerve in elbow cause pain in shoulder/shoulder blade area?

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Can a slipped disc in your neck cause a pinched nerve in your back? in your shoulder blade area?

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Pinched nerve in shoulder blade going into neck also causing nausea going for 3 weeks nothing helping ?

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Can a pinched nerve in the neck cause pain when air is on your neck? i have extreme pain in the neck that goes to the shoulder blade.

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Can a pinched nerve cause neck pain shoulder and shoulder blade pain? or what are some different things it could be?

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I have been having a tingling sensation that comes and goes at the base of elbow and below my shoulder blade. both left sided. pinched nerve in neck?

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