Question 1

what can i do if i have upper back pain under the left shoulder blade?

Accepted Answer

Muscle spasm: Start with heat, rest, nsaids, and massage. If that fails your pcp can prescribe a muscle relaxer for you.

Question 2

what'd cause left upper back pain concentrated at one spot but moves around the left upper back area. its more below & side of the left shoulder blade? could this be related to similar luq pain ?

Accepted Answer

Nephrolithiasis: The kidneys are retroperitoneal and located in the area mentioned.  Have you done a urinalysis lately?

Question 3

i've been waking up with upper back pain mostly between left shoulder blade and spine. hurts when i breath and can feel it in my left lung/ chest.?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: It could be any number of things, some of which possibly are dangerous.  Dee your doctor as soon as possible.

Question 4

having upper back pain bt shoulder blades with swelling under my left shoulder that goes down to the side of my rib with some swelling on my chest. ?

Accepted Answer

Atypical Chest: Always warrants medical evaluation sooner rather than later. You need a thorough Physical Examination, Chest X-Ray, Lab Work including a CBC and test for Mono, possibly a CT of your chest. I am concerned about the possibility of a Aortic problem which is a life-threatening emergency. Go to ER immediately.

Question 5

why am i having upper back pain left side under shoulder blade?

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Very common: Very common to have pain in that area, especially during the computer age.  Always ask for a chest x-ray just to be safe, but muscles and daily living are probably the issue.

Question 6

having upper back pain left side shoulder back shoulder blade and mid back pain is 2-10 to 4-10 somtimes pain is constant.

Accepted Answer

Upper back pain: Pain in that region, if it's not from a recent strain or injury, is often due to nerve impingement from a bulging intervertebral disc or an arthritic spur pressing on a nerve root exiting from a vertebra. If shingles is the cause, a rash appears after several days. If symptoms persist, consult your physician or a neurologist. Appropriate imaging studies,xray or mri, will be ordered.

Question 7

i always seem to have bad upper back pain. today off and on i have had quick throbbing pains close to my back shoulder blade, shooting into my left. could this just be nerve pain or what else?

Accepted Answer

: You should investigate the cause of your bad upper back pain. Nerve root pain by a bulging intervertebral disc or bone spur can cause jabbing, sharp pains or a steady ache. See your MD,an orthopedic specialist or visit a spine clinic to start the workup which will most likely include  xrays and/ or an MRI of the thoracic spine.

Question 8

upper back pain undef left shoulder?

Accepted Answer

Thoracic pain: This is unfortunately a very nonspecific complaint and could represent anything from scapulothoracic pathology to cervical radiculopathy to underlying chest pathology (i.e. Heart, lungs).  If the pain has been present for over 6 weeks or is severe and waking you at night or if there are any other concerns then you should see a physician.

Question 9

knotted left upper back;pain shoots around left ribs as well as left shoulder down into elbowsharp?

Accepted Answer

Have a medical check: If this pain is persisting for more than 1-2 weeks and is getting worse, then further testing is indicated. This should include a medical check up by your doctor who may order appropriate tests to find the cause of your pain.
A chest x-ray is the simplest first test. If needed, a ct scan may be the next best test. Bones in the chest, left shoulder area can be another source of pain/should be check.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Many treatments: First have thoracic and possibly cervical mri. Cardiac tests to rule our heart problems. If MRI shows bulging/ herniated disc, thoracic epidural steroid injects, non steroid anti-inflammatory agents, muscle relaxants, low dose anti depression agents, Neurontin (gabapentin) or topa, chiropractic or physical therapy, ultrasound treatments, hydrotherapy, acupuncture, massage therapy, daily stretching, narcotics.

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What'd cause left upper back pain concentrated at one spot but moves around the left upper back area. its more below & side of the left shoulder blade? could this be related to similar luq pain ?

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I've been waking up with upper back pain mostly between left shoulder blade and spine. hurts when i breath and can feel it in my left lung/ chest.?

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Having upper back pain bt shoulder blades with swelling under my left shoulder that goes down to the side of my rib with some swelling on my chest. ?

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Why am i having upper back pain left side under shoulder blade?

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Having upper back pain left side shoulder back shoulder blade and mid back pain is 2-10 to 4-10 somtimes pain is constant.

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I always seem to have bad upper back pain. today off and on i have had quick throbbing pains close to my back shoulder blade, shooting into my left. could this just be nerve pain or what else?

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Upper back pain undef left shoulder?

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Knotted left upper back;pain shoots around left ribs as well as left shoulder down into elbowsharp?

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

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