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I'm having pain medial to my shoulder blade. not onset by exercise and no pain when performing rotator cuff motion. what's hurt? how can i stretch it?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Sounds like: the SUBSCAPULARIS....is strained and I would apply heat and take anti-inflammatory medication (eg OTC IBUPROFEN) and NOT STRETCH in fact these muscles whivh "hold the scapula /shoulder blade to the chest wall NEED REST when strained! Hope this is helpful Dr Z

Answered 1/7/2017

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Varies: There are a number of potential causes of pain in that area and treatment varies based upon the cause. Among the more common causes are a strain to the rhomboid muscles that insert on the medial border of the scapula, the development of a subscapular bursitis, or the development of a thoracic radiculopathy among other possibilities. An exam would likely lead to the correct diagnosis.

Answered 11/28/2017

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