SHOULDER BLADE PAIN
shoulder blade the triangular bone that forms the back of your shoulder may limit arm movements and interfere with daily activities. This pain can range from being sharp or burning, such as between the spine and shoulder blade, to tender or achy across the shoulder or upper back. Some possible causes of this pain are discussed below.
Characteristics of shoulder blade pain:
- Dull and aching pain of the shoulder blade Difficulty using affected arms
- Feeling of a pulled muscle
- Pain in nearby muscle groups: Shoulder or back pain
- Instability of the shoulder
CAUSE
- Weakness, imbalance, tightness, or detachment of the muscles that control the scapula
- Injuries to the nerves that supply the muscles
- Injuries to the bones that support the scapula or injuries within the shoulder joint
STRENGTHENING THE MUSCLES THAT STABILIZE AND MOVE THE SCAPULA, AND STRETCHING THE MUSCLES THAT ARE TIGHT AND LIMITING SCAPULAR MOTION