for over 2 months now i have had pain in my back, next to my shoulder blade. its on the left, inside, towards my spine. its a sore/tender and very severe pain. its only painful when i move a certain way, upright and rotate my shoulder. i’ve been to the doc several times, and physical therapy. no change, its not worse but also not better. the next step would be an MRI, i guess. the pain can radiate to my neck, and underarm also, usually after i work (i do heavy lifting). some people have said it is a strained muscle, but wouldn’t that be better by now? others have said it could be a torn muscle, or even a pinched nerve. anyone ever had and experience like this?
i should add that this is a muscle specific pain. i can feel a knot and if i rub it, it gets better for a few minutes. the muscle there feels tender to the touch but only severe pain when i sit/stand upright and rotate my shoulder towards the back, it hits that spot and i feel like i’m gona cry. is there such a thing as a bruised muscle? is this what a torn muscle feels like? will an MRI even show info aobut a muscle problem?? help!!
i have been to a chiro, with no relief. also, the muscles in my neck and on the opposite side of my back are extremely tight. is this from compensation?? sorry so lengthly but i want to give as much info as possible.
#1 by Gracie on February 24, 2010 - 11:14 pm
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Have you been to an orthopedic specialist? If you have not had results even from a chiro, it might not be a bad idea.
It could be an aggravated trigger point – but there are many doctors who don’t recognize trigger point issues, so even though you’ve seen doctors, they might not treat for that. I suggest you read the info from the links below for a bit more info. Massage therapy can help, so can receiving injections into the ‘knot’. Adding calcium/magnesium to your diet will help relax muscles, and make sure you are drinking enough fluids and water – dehydrated muscles will tend to knot up and cause they type of pain you have.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trigger_poi… http://www.mamashealth.com/massage/trigg…
Get the MRI, and if that doesn’t provide an answer, then ask for a bone scan.
#2 by mar on February 25, 2010 - 12:12 am
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Go to a massage therapist, stop lifting everything if you can , eat high protein foods , get plenty of sleep, the body repairs muscles during sleep. take vitamins, and eat healthy , pro biotic yogurt stimulates the bodies immune system. make yourself as healthy as possible , keep stress to a minimum , do deep breathing at bed time and when waking. avoid caffeine and alcohol. have sex , do things that make you happy. and get a quartz crystal put it under your pillow, then carry it with you in a pocket , the healing powers of quartz are amazing. meditate. drink plenty of purified water ,keep well hydrated, in a few weeks of doing at least some of these things you will have significantly less pain.
#3 by Brillian on February 25, 2010 - 1:15 am
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I had this same problem on the same side, same spot, actually. It appears you have seen quite a few professionals, so I’m guessing your situation is more severe than mine was, but I can relate on some level. I had just started a job that involved heavy lifting. I determined that the muscle was inadequately trained and thus too weak for the labor in which I was partaking. The muscle being affected is likely your trapezius. I started with a low intensity seated row. I did a low weight, 15 or more reps, 3 sets. Gradually I expanded to include lat pulldowns and upright row, and by this time, the pain was gone. I would recommend giving it time to heal before starting any kind of regiment, though. This would involve diligent icing techniques, and of course, resting that muscle. Good luck.