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Suggest Treatment For Soreness In Shoulder Blades
Hi My boyfriend s left shoulder blade ( just below it actually) is in a lot of pain, I tried massaging it thinking it was just a knot but when I do it only seems to aggravate it, it feels like a hard swollen muscle string if that makes any sense. today he says the pain feels like needles in that area (teres minor area if that helps) and that the pain is shooting up to his neck. What could this be ? also he is an electrician so he has his arms above his head most of the day which im sure does not help. is there any massages I could do that would help? or is this something only a chiro could take care of??? thank you in advance for your help. Elle
Mon, 18 Feb 2019
Hi,
This pain is due to inflammation of the trapezius muscle and spasm of the inter scapular muscle. which has become weak over a period of continuous usage in an abnormal position. Use the hot water fermentation and do some gentle massage over the trapezius muscle and inter scapular region.
This should help reduce pain. After 24-48 hours when pain starts getting subsided start exercising along with hot water fermentation and massage.
This exercises should be continued for longer number of days as the job profile is demanding it such.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Jay Indravadan Patel,
Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist
This pain is due to inflammation of the trapezius muscle and spasm of the inter scapular muscle. which has become weak over a period of continuous usage in an abnormal position. Use the hot water fermentation and do some gentle massage over the trapezius muscle and inter scapular region.
This should help reduce pain. After 24-48 hours when pain starts getting subsided start exercising along with hot water fermentation and massage.
This exercises should be continued for longer number of days as the job profile is demanding it such.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Jay Indravadan Patel,
Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist
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