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.