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Suggest Treatment For Torn Muscle Under The Shoulder Blade

I was outside shoveling and in one continuous motion. There was a crisp pop and there is pain under my left shoulder blade on the left side. It is hard to breath deep. My right arm hurts to move too. Could I have broke a rib, and if so would it effect my other arm?
Tue, 16 Feb 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have torn muscle under the shoulder blade . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to certain reasons but in your it is soft tissue injury that is reasons for the symptoms . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan along with MRI of back and examination of broken bone . Doctor may recommend physical therapy for shoulder blade along with vitamin supplement for quick healing . Doctor may also give compression bandage to ribs to make them immobilize and recommend deep breathing therapy . For now take proper rest and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Torn Muscle Under The Shoulder Blade

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have torn muscle under the shoulder blade . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to certain reasons but in your it is soft tissue injury that is reasons for the symptoms . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan along with MRI of back and examination of broken bone . Doctor may recommend physical therapy for shoulder blade along with vitamin supplement for quick healing . Doctor may also give compression bandage to ribs to make them immobilize and recommend deep breathing therapy . For now take proper rest and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari