What Causes Right-sided Pain In The Shoulder Blade Radiating To The Chest?

Posted on Thu, 31 Aug 2017

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Question : Experiencing hard skin & muscle pain in right shoulder blade, now radiating around to right breast. Started Friday and I said is spreading. Can't see Doctor till 9/7. No injury, felt like twisted bra strap on back when it began. Getting really scared/concerned...

Answered by Dr. Dr. Gopal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Could be cerviccal disc prolapse.

Detailed Answer:
Hi I am Dr Gopal Goel , Orthopedic Surgeon.
Pain on right side of shoulder and arm and spreading to (R) breast could be due to , In my opinion, Slipped disc at neck C4-5 Level. The hard XXXXXXX feel is due to partial loss of sensation.
I suggest pain killers , muscle relaxants , And neck Physiotherapy. Get X Rays of neck also.
Hope you will feel better in few days, Please feel free to ask any other question.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

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