I have sharp pain in my back, under my right shoulder blade, for almost 2 years now, on and off. I've been told it's muscle inflammation, but nothing has seemed to work. I really want to find out exactly what's going on, and how to fix it. I've been going to a chiropractor for a few weeks now, and it started to feel a little better, but it's hurting again. Acupuncture might be my next option.
2006-10-11 09:49:40 · 6 answers · asked by daydreamer 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
inflammation of a muscle in that area is usually due to really poor posture. Probably why a chiropractor could help a little, but if you don't change your posture, there isn't a whole lot anyone can do long term. You might see a sports medicine physical therapist for ideas on improving your posture.
2006-10-11 09:53:27 · answer #1 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
muscle should not be damaged this long, surely?
Chiropractor + exercises + perhaps ibuprofen
but definitely exercises
perhaps it is your driving position, or your bed pillows are too high. A lateral-thinking suggestion - put your computer mouse on the left instead of the right.
2006-10-11 09:53:56 · answer #2 · answered by XT rider 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A MRI probably would show muscle damage. But the best test would be a EMG (Electromyogram). It tests muscle/nerves responses when stimulated.
2006-10-11 09:53:20 · answer #3 · answered by craftgirl03 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try taking ibuprofen. if it help quite a bit then it is probably just an inflammation problem if it barely helps then you should request a MRI. Also talk to your DR about other possibilities.
2006-10-11 09:55:48 · answer #4 · answered by hummingbird 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have done my shoulder to on the top the pain goes up my neck. and around to my back . i did mine about 4 years ago and it is still killing me.
2006-10-11 09:53:05 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GO TO THE HOSPITAL
2006-10-11 09:58:19 · answer #6 · answered by jojo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋