I went to scratch a part of my back and I reached back and lifted my head a little and I had this sharp,stabbing pain above my shoulder blade. Then I got it again when I looked down and now it won't go away. Did I pinch a nerve or something?
2007-12-06 01:53:19 · 3 answers · asked by Oryx 5 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
if I sit perfectly still it doesn't hurt at all but when I move certain ways theres a stabbing pain in only one spot.
2007-12-06 02:04:20 · update #1
Try large heavy ice bag to the area x 30 mins,then heat pad x 10 mins then stretch area..do this 3 x day for 1 wk,take advil per label..it should get better.
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2007-12-06 07:47:48 · answer #1 · answered by carpal-tunnel-provider 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could just be an over stretched muscle. Or worse possibly is a bulging disk. The disk may put pressure on the nerve endings causing the pain. If it persists, see your general doctor, then he can refer you to the proper type of specialist once he is done diagnosing you. Could be chiropractic or a nerve specialist. Good luck.
2007-12-06 13:05:32 · answer #2 · answered by amber s 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been there, you may have a muscle that was tight and you just stretched it to far, it should get better with a couple motrin, a pinched nerve will take longer to heal, thats one of the ways you can tell. If its not better soon, head for the doc.
2007-12-06 10:17:42 · answer #3 · answered by victor 7707 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋