1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. Bone and Muscle

  4. Constant pain above shoulder blade +neck

Constant pain above shoulder blade +neck

2017-06-27 06:13:23
I have been having constant pain above my shoulder blades which extends up to the neck. The nerves feel very stiff as well. Volini application gives some relief but not enough. X-Ray suggests muscular spasms.
75 Views

Answers (2)

Get your queries answered instantly with Practo AI FREE

50000+ health queries resolved in last month

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Consult Now
This is common problem seen in people who work on computer for long hours. This results into faulty neck posture cause nerve to get irritated and leading to pain.
Next Steps
Please use correct ergonomic working desk if you work on computer for long hours. For now apply ice on your shoulder and neck. Do shoulder shrugs, chin tucks and shoulder retraction exercises.
Health Tips
Avoid using soft and thick pillow

Answered2017-06-27 07:13:40

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Consult Now
Hi, pls visit Physiotherapist to examine your neck and shoulder. Correct postural advice and exercises will definitely help.

Answered2017-06-27 07:13:33

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Articles you may like

Acupuncture for Neck, Back & Shoulder Pain

Dr.Gurudatta H K

Neck & shoulder pains are one of the commonest problems for which a GP is consulted across the world. Based on epide ... Read more

Avoid Neck Back Pain

Dr.Vishwas Virmani(PT)

Sleep with a cervical pillow.Cervical pillows, or orthopedic pillows, are contoured to support the spaces under the head ... Read more

3 Major Causes of Back Pain

Dr.Aneeta Verma(PT)

Back is very important part and when you get back pain it hamper your life a lot .Back Pain is very common now a days an ... Read more

Neck Pain

Dr.Apoorva Kumar

What is cervical spondylosis?Cervical spondylosis, also known as cervical osteoarthritis or neck arthritis, is a common, ... Read more

Preventive Tips for Neck Pain

Dr.Vishwas Virmani(PT)

Sleep on your backSleeping on your back is the best position to let your entire spine rest comfortably. If you prefer to ... Read more

Text Neck - Digital Neck

Dr.A Mohan Krishna

TEXT NECKA new jargon is sprouting up in medical news i.e. text neck. Advances in digital technology are boon to the hum ... Read more

Tell us what's troubling you

Want relief from cold & cough?

Consult Now

Down with fever or flu?

Consult Now

Stomach out of order?

Consult Now

Tired of clinic wait times?

Consult Now

Related Questions

Shoulder pain

24795 Views
Pin pricking pain on my left shoulder blade . Feeling weakness on left arm too. It started as Something ...Read More

Left side hand, leg, neck pain.

10132 Views
Hi, I have pain starting at a point around the left shoulder blade, which radiates to my left hand till f ...Read More

Neck pain after sneezing

5230 Views
I sneezed hard while washing my face and immediately got a sharp neck pain and now I can't move my neck b ...Read More

Pain in left hand from shoulder to palm

4738 Views
I have been feeling pain in left hand for the last three days from shoulder to my palm. I also sometime f ...Read More

Pain in Shoulder Joint while yawning

4049 Views
When I yawning during that time have little pain in shoulder joint..Even when I try to sleep at left side ...Read More

Constant pain from shoulder to elbow

19 Views
There is constant pain from shoulder to elbow and sometimes run through fingers. Biceps area is most prom ...Read More

Shoulder pain

24 Views
Hello Doctor, I slipped and fell recently. Since then, I have not been able to move my arm behind my back ...Read More

Neck paining

32 Views
I am having a severe pain at the back of my neck Attaching my mri reports Kindly suggest should I wear ...Read More

Pain in shoulder

26 Views
2 weeks ago i had an accident because of which fracture of the left clavicle and fracture of 5th and 6th ...Read More

Shoulder blade and right hand pain till

19 Views
I have consulted doctor 9 days back but still there is no improvement in pain he prescribed pain killers ...Read More
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.