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How Can severe Shoulder Blade Pain Be Treated?

Hi, Today i was working out with weights and doinb floor work. I felt my right upper back/shoulder blade hurt in the middle but finished my workout. When i got home i couldn`t move my back, right arm or neck. After icing it i can move my arm a little but im still in alot of pain.
Mon, 15 May 2017
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Hi,

I am sorry for the painful situation you are going through.

Unfortunately, working out with weights and going floor work can result to work-overload for the muscles of the spine/upper back/shoulder blade.

Possibly, you've experienced pulled muscles (sprain). Continue with icing for a couple of days. Then, alternating cold and warm compresses.

Apply analgesic cream locally. Take oral pain killers.
Try to avoid over-moving. But, keep on doing simple movements/exercises for the shoulder blade and upper back.

If no improvement, should consult with an orthopedic specialist to rule out more serious issues.

Wish fast recovery.
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How Can severe Shoulder Blade Pain Be Treated?

Hi, I am sorry for the painful situation you are going through. Unfortunately, working out with weights and going floor work can result to work-overload for the muscles of the spine/upper back/shoulder blade. Possibly, you ve experienced pulled muscles (sprain). Continue with icing for a couple of days. Then, alternating cold and warm compresses. Apply analgesic cream locally. Take oral pain killers. Try to avoid over-moving. But, keep on doing simple movements/exercises for the shoulder blade and upper back. If no improvement, should consult with an orthopedic specialist to rule out more serious issues. Wish fast recovery.