A 46-year-old member asked:
Having pain and burning in upper back/shoulder blade. what can i do?
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Dr. Erik Borncampanswered
Wound care 27 years experience
More info?: Did you injure yourself? How long does it last? Anything make it better? Anything make it worse? Does food affect the pain? Have you had any surgery ? How long has it been there? Have you tried any medications? Did they work? Any nausea? Fevers? If this is recent you could try ibuprofen, heat, massage. If long standing or worsening see a doctor to begin workup.
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A 50-year-old female asked:
I have constant pain in my upper back.Most likely by my shoulder blade.What is that.Should I be concern?
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Dr. Rhett Griggsanswered
Hand Surgery 21 years experience
You need to see a MD: It is not normal for a 49 year old to have constant pain in their upper back. Without injury it is probable muscle spasm particularly of levator scapulae and/or the rhomboids. If so, and confirmed by an md, then a massage therapist or pt can help. I like to have them do graston technique...
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A 43-year-old member asked:
My upper back right side under my shoulder blade hurting. What can I do for the pain?
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Dr. Erik Borncampanswered
Wound care 27 years experience
More info?: Did you injure yourself? How long does it last? Anything make it better? Anything make it worse? Does food affect the pain? Have you had any surgery ? How long has it been there? Have you tried any medications? Did they work? Any nausea? Fevers? If this is recent you could try ibuprofen, heat, massage. If long standing or worsening see a doctor to begin workup.
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Salisbury, NC
A 32-year-old female asked:
I have pain in my upper back under shoulder blade left side , what could be the issue?
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Dr. Michael Sparacinoanswered
Family Medicine 39 years experience
See below: These symptoms need to be fully and thoroughly evaluated by your physician who can then explain them to you and discuss with you what's best.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
What to do if I have pain in my upper back, just below my shoulder blade. it hurts to breath?
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Dr. Joseph Wilsonanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 15 years experience
Scapula Pain: Inflammation can occur underneath the shoulder blade where there is a bursa. This is called scapulothoracic bursitis and can be treated with therapy, NSAIDS, pain medications, and possibly a steroid injection. Make an appointment with an Orthopaedic shoulder surgeon to be evaluated and discuss treatment options. Take care, Joe Wilson.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
I have pain in upper back left side between shoulder blade and spine! any ideas?
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Dr. James Coleanswered
Orthopedic Spine Surgery 34 years experience
Neck or shoulder: This type of pain can be from the neck or the solder. Pathology in either area feel the same to the patient. If you have more shoulder pain, then she a shoulder doc or sports med doc. If you have more neck to the intrascapular region, consider seeing a spinal specialist.
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