Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I think i pulled a muscle in my upper back below the left shoulder blade and it hurts. how do i fix this?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Exercise, ice, heat: Gentle range of motion, stretching and walking or any low-impact cardiovascular exercise. Pain can be relieved with over-the-counter medications like advil or aleve (naproxen). Ice for about 45 minutes will address inflammation and swelling, never apply ice to the skin, always over a towel or clothing. Follow this by heat for about 20 to 25 minutes to help soothe and relax tight muscles.
Answered 11/23/2014
4.7k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I pulled a muscle in my back . Maybe my shouder blade. It hurts so much when I move my head and arm.Its giving me a headache. What can I do ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I pulled several muscles on my back by my right shoulder blade. What can I do for this?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
How do I treat a pulled back muscle? The muscle is on the inside of the shoulder blade.
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
How can my boyfriend do to heal the torn muscle under his left shoulder blade on his back?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
My left shoulder blade hurts like a pulled muscle but it's been that way for weeks don't no if it's the way I'm sleeping or what?
I have a pulled muscle in my back right below my right shoulder blade. Please tell me how to get rid of it. I can't sleep and hurts to breathe?
Im having a sharp pain between my spine and my left shoulder blade and it gets worse when I move my head back. Moving my arm doesnt hurt at all. It feels deeper than muscle but Im not sure. What could it be and is there anything I can do?
I'm getting twinges in between breasts chills , back ache across shoulder blades. What could this be?left arm muscle that hurts when I squeeze it.
I seem to have pulled a muscle below my left shoulder on the back. It hurts a lot. What should I do? What pain medication to take?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
