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Continuous Pai near left shoulder blade
I have severe Continuous Pain just below the left shoulder blade on backside and towards left side also. I can't even lift my 6 month baby and not able to do anything. How to diagnose the reason of this pain. This pain heals when i lay down only. And starts when I get up. Th pain is at that shoulder blade point only. What should I do
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Proper diagnosis must visit physiotherapy centre.
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You could be having disc bulge @ neck which is compressing the nerve to the shoulders.
Manual physiotherapists, can gently push the disc, back to it's normal place,to give instant pain relief WITHOUT DRUGS.
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Please come out with the duration /extent of pain.
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Place a thick, firm rolled towel(1inch height approx) to the center of your upper back inbetween two shoulder blades when you lie on your back. If comfortable stay for 3-5 minutes, stop if pain shoots.
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Your history says it could be a possible improper lifting or positioning of baby. Try and concentrate on your carrying positions also if you feed the baby focus on feeding positions also.
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Most probably due to muscle spasm .. don't be worry
Just apply Ice pack over painfull area
Apply any pain killer gel
U should do some shoulder strengthening exercises
Maintain your posture
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for exercise details u can consult me
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don't use too much affected side,avoid jerking
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Your problem is quite common amongst young parents. it will get better with time. Start with some basic exercises , then visit a manual therapist.
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Do icing over the painful site if you are non-alergic to ice. Do shoulder strengthening exercises and upper back strengthening exercises. Use gentle massage (special technique i.e. rolling) over trapezius and para spinal muscles.
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Maintain good posture.
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Change breast feeding side frequently.
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Your pain could be due to muscle strain or spasm in left scapular region.
I would like to ask you few questions like How long do you have this pain? Was it a sudden or gradual onset? Do you have hypertension or diabetes? Which activity aggrevates the pain? Was that a sharp pain? Radiating pain?
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You should give hot water fomentation for 15-20 minutes twice a day.
You can use Volini gel or spray to the site provided you are not allergic.
You should avoid lying on the affected side.
You should not lift your baby with the left hand instead use your right with your left hand support.
You should do Rhomboid door way stretching and seated Rhomboid stretching for 20 seconds hold three repetitions thrice a day.
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If the pain persists or aggrevates you need to consult a Physician or Physiotherapist or Orthopaedist for further evaluation and treatment in person or online.
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Hello
I have few questions regarding your history that from how many days you are having the pain.. whn it started..... Do you lift any heavy weight ...?
Can you feel any pain while doing shoulder movements..?
From your history it may be the muscle strain.
Apply hot water fermentation for 15 min twice a day.
Apply volini for pain relief if you are not allergic to that.
Later start doing stretching and strengthening exercises for upper back.
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Consult through online for proper guidance of exercises.
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Avoid lifting weights.
Avoid bending activities.
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Ms. Komal Jagtap Gaonkar (PT)
Physiotherapist
14 yrs exp
Mumbai
You must be having muscle spasm as per your symptoms. For pain relief use pain relieving spray or ointment. Also apply ice pack three times a day.
After applying ice pack start exercises like shoulder strengthening, shoulder isometric exercises regularly. Also do trapezius and pectoral stretch with hold counting 10, and 5 rep.
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Avoid jerky movement
Avoid lifting heavy weight.
Avoid sleeping on that side or on that hand.
Try to use more unaffected side
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for better results use practo app and consult physiotherapist.
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Dr. Liji Samuel (PT)
Rehabilitation Therapist
8 yrs exp
Pune
It’s mostly due to muscle spam
U can go for ice pack
Some king of cervical and shoulder strengthening exercises
Just try to keep a good posture
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U can call me or consult me for more advices
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