HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

How Can severe Shoulder Blade Pain Be Treated?

Can pinched nerves in the back of my neck C3-C4, C4-C5, C5-C6 cause referred pain to the back of my left shoulder blade? Turning my neck to the left causes some pain; however I have knots under my shoulder blade that are becoming more painful, I have been over compensating on my left side due to the surgery I had 3 months ago on my right shoulder. I had a massage yesterday and was told that I have lots of stress and tension in my arms and fingers. I use a computer and phone for work. Can this repetitive motion cause neck and shoulder problems. Aside from cortisone injections and physical therapy, what are some other options?
Wed, 28 Nov 2018
Report Abuse
Pulmonologist,  's  Response
Hi,

Yes, excessive workload, wear and tear, work stress etc can cause similar kind of a pain in the neck and shoulder. Since you are also having pinched nerves in cervical spine, phrenic nerve pinching can also cause similar kind of pain. Phrenic nerve supplies shoulder joint.

So any pathology in cervical spine can cause referred pain in shoulder region. Along with physiotherapy, you can wear cervical collar, take painkiller like ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain relief.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar,
Pulmonologist
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
How Can severe Shoulder Blade Pain Be Treated?

Hi, Yes, excessive workload, wear and tear, work stress etc can cause similar kind of a pain in the neck and shoulder. Since you are also having pinched nerves in cervical spine, phrenic nerve pinching can also cause similar kind of pain. Phrenic nerve supplies shoulder joint. So any pathology in cervical spine can cause referred pain in shoulder region. Along with physiotherapy, you can wear cervical collar, take painkiller like ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain relief. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar, Pulmonologist