“Pain behind shoulder blade becoming unbearable?”
I am a 17 year old female. I started having shoulder pain about five years ago. The pain feels like it's directly behind my left shoulder blade. I am left-handed. I started noticing the pain when I started playing trombone, so we all figured it was that. I never went to the doctor. The pain is now almost unbearable. The pain radiates through my whole left shoulder blade. My upper spine is tender, even with nothing touching it. When I'm wearing shirts with tags, even the tag grazing against my spine is painful, without any pressure. When I'm sitting down and using my computer, for example, my left arm feels like it falls asleep quickly. I used to feel relief when I would lay on my side but that doesn't help anymore. I also have pain in the middle and bottom of my spine sometimes. I also sometimes get pinched nerves/nerve pain in my legs, pelvis, and arms. Do you think it's possible I have some sort of spinal injury? What would you diagnose me with?
Female | 17 years old
Complaint duration: 5 years
Medications: none
3 Answers
It’s difficult to say without a thorough examination. I recommend that you go to your primary care doctor. It is conceivable that physical therapy may be very helpful for you as well is an anti-inflammatory.
Vernita D. Hairston, MD
Vernita D. Hairston, MD
Without performing a complete evaluation and examination, I would not diagnose you. This can be a very complex issue with many factors and should be evaluated in person. I would highly recommend you seek consultation with a local Physical Therapist to get the answers you are seeking. Good luck, God Bless and Happy Holidays
You need to do an MRI for a good diagnosis.
Dr. Youssef Rizkalla, PT, MS, DPT
Dr. Youssef Rizkalla, PT, MS, DPT
