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What Causes Persistent Pain In The Upper Thoracic Region Radiating Onto The Spine?
Hey, I ve been having What thoracic region - particularly on the left under the scapula and radiating onto the spine. I ve had an X-ray that did not show anything in the region. I have constant cracking in the area too which relieves pressure and the pain temporary (5-20min). Looking over the shoulder causes pain under the scapula in particular. Symptoms are worst in the morning and evening. Any ideas?
Thu, 7 Jul 2016
Hello
This could be a thoracic spine disc problem with compression of a nerve root.
It also could be something called rhomboid bursitis--an inflammation of a muscle underneath the scapula.
My advice would be to have a doctor examine you and I would get an MRI scan of your thoracic spine
This could be a thoracic spine disc problem with compression of a nerve root.
It also could be something called rhomboid bursitis--an inflammation of a muscle underneath the scapula.
My advice would be to have a doctor examine you and I would get an MRI scan of your thoracic spine
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