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What Causes Severe Back Pain Radiating To The Shoulders?

I am getting pains that almost feel like a bubble that moves from my back to my shoulder blades...even up my neck. I can t figure out how to stop it. It has become more frequent in the last 2 days. Before that, it would happen like once e wry couple of months.
Tue, 29 Mar 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe back pain radiating to the shoulders . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like nerve root compression due to disc protrusion , infection , muscle strain and swelling in joint . Try to correct your posture while doing your work. Sometimes there is trigger point activation of trapezius muscle which can cause in shoulder blade. I would suggest you to apply warm compresses , do light stretching exercises under expert , start physical therapy and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan , MRI or nerve conduction test . Doctor may prescribe methylcobalamin supplements , B12 supplementation anti inflammatory or recommend acupuncture. Also do trapezius muscle stretching under expert .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Severe Back Pain Radiating To The Shoulders?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe back pain radiating to the shoulders . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like nerve root compression due to disc protrusion , infection , muscle strain and swelling in joint . Try to correct your posture while doing your work. Sometimes there is trigger point activation of trapezius muscle which can cause in shoulder blade. I would suggest you to apply warm compresses , do light stretching exercises under expert , start physical therapy and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan , MRI or nerve conduction test . Doctor may prescribe methylcobalamin supplements , B12 supplementation anti inflammatory or recommend acupuncture. Also do trapezius muscle stretching under expert . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari