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What Causes A Sharp Pain The Left Shoulder Blade?
Hi - I ve recently noticed a dull pain in my left shoulder blade (or the crevice between the shoulder blade & spine). I guess it s been going on for maybe 5 or 6 months now. I don t notice it being constant, more sporadic, and it s not a sharp pain that takes my breath away, but more of an ache that requires readjusting my posture & possibly taking an ibuprofen. Over the past couple of days I ve noticed it more, but in the last 3 weeks I ve taken up an exercise routine that involves using the weight machines. I used to be an avid exerciser, and now after a couple of years I m trying to get back into it. I m worried about this pain due to things I ve seen online about left shoulder blade pain, particularly pancoast tumors . I m not a smoker (but my mom smoked when I was little), and I m in decent health as far as I know. I m a 31 yr old female, 5 4 & 170 lbs. Note: I can really notice the pain/ache when I m sitting in a chair & lean forward with my arms dangling on either side of my legs. Please let me know what you think!
Thu, 16 Apr 2020
Hello,
I read carefully your query and understand your concern
.
The most common cause of shoulder blade pain is a muscle strain.
Short-term overuse of your arms and upper torso may be experienced in your scapula.
Other muscular conditions which may cause shoulder blade pain include rotator cuff tears.
In this case an xray of the shoulder is needed for further evaluation.
Meanwhile,I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the pain.
I also suggest to rest and avoid activities that can trigger the symptoms.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
I read carefully your query and understand your concern
.
The most common cause of shoulder blade pain is a muscle strain.
Short-term overuse of your arms and upper torso may be experienced in your scapula.
Other muscular conditions which may cause shoulder blade pain include rotator cuff tears.
In this case an xray of the shoulder is needed for further evaluation.
Meanwhile,I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the pain.
I also suggest to rest and avoid activities that can trigger the symptoms.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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