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What Causes Intense Pain In The Shoulder Blade?
Hello, every time I lean forward here lately I get a real intense sharp pain in my right shoulder blade in my back. I have to sit back up really quickly to get any relief for a moment. The pain radiates to my ribs on the side still in my back area. I have had inflamed gall bladder in the past and it usually stays inflamed but since I don t have stones they refuse to remove it. I think it may be related but not sure?
Mon, 7 Mar 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have intense pain in the shoulder blade . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like nerve root compression due to disc protrusion , infection , muscle strain and swelling in joint . Sometimes there is trigger point activation of trapezius muscle which can cause in shoulder blade. Doctor may order CT scan , MRI or nerve conduction test . Doctor may prescribe methylcobalamin supplements , B12 supplementation anti inflammatory or recommend acupuncture. Also do trapezius muscle stretching under expert .I would suggest you to apply warm compresses , do light stretching exercises under expert , start physical therapy and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination .Also apply anti inflammatory gel on shoulder blade .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have intense pain in the shoulder blade . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like nerve root compression due to disc protrusion , infection , muscle strain and swelling in joint . Sometimes there is trigger point activation of trapezius muscle which can cause in shoulder blade. Doctor may order CT scan , MRI or nerve conduction test . Doctor may prescribe methylcobalamin supplements , B12 supplementation anti inflammatory or recommend acupuncture. Also do trapezius muscle stretching under expert .I would suggest you to apply warm compresses , do light stretching exercises under expert , start physical therapy and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination .Also apply anti inflammatory gel on shoulder blade .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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