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Upper back pain in shoulder blades

Brisky — Tue, 28 May 2019 19:46:45 GMT

I injured my left and right shoulders in the back months ago, shoveling ice. It hasn't stopped hurting. Does anybody know of any exercises I could do to relieve this pain?

Re: Upper back pain in shoulder blades

blackhole99 — Tue, 28 May 2019 19:51:23 GMT

Do yourself a favor and see a good, hands on physical therapist.

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Lilysmom — Tue, 28 May 2019 19:52:04 GMT

@Brisky , you need to identify what the issue is. It could be several things. If you can, you should see a physiotherapist. He/she will give you exercises to strengthen the muscle and for pain relief. Good luck. LM

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godi — Tue, 28 May 2019 19:54:32 GMT

I definitely agree with the posters here. You need to get it checked. An MRI or X-ray. I have shoulder issues physical therapy always helps me. Good luck.

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Brisky — Tue, 28 May 2019 19:58:12 GMT

I had x rays already. Nothing was found. Still hurting though.

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RedTop — Tue, 28 May 2019 20:01:08 GMT

Have you tried ibuprofen or a topical ointment to address the inflammation in that area?

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Brisky — Tue, 28 May 2019 20:02:47 GMT

No, I have tried ben gay and Tylenol.

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Mz iMac — Tue, 28 May 2019 20:05:35 GMT

@Brisky wrote:
I had x rays already. Nothing was found. Still hurting though.

So what did your doctor recommend and/suggested you do when you mentioned the above (bolded in red)?

Re: Upper back pain in shoulder blades

Brisky — Tue, 28 May 2019 20:05:44 GMT

I do have ibuprofen, I will try it.

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Brisky — Tue, 28 May 2019 20:07:18 GMT

They said it would work itself out and don't worry about it.

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Brisky — Tue, 28 May 2019 20:10:55 GMT

Thing is it didn't work itself out. I thought of it as temporary. Thought wrong.

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Krimpette — Tue, 28 May 2019 20:12:05 GMT

I'm kind of surprised your doctor didn't give you a 'scrip for physical therapy. I would definitely recommend PT for appropriate treatment and home exercises you can do.

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Brisky — Tue, 28 May 2019 20:14:50 GMT

I guess back to the doctor.Oh brother.. Thanks everybody!

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Foxxee — Tue, 28 May 2019 20:20:39 GMT

@Brisky

Before you attempt exercises that might make your problem worse, you should have your shoulders examined by a doctor who can then prescribe appropriate treatment.

In the meantime, use a heating pad and Tylenol for the pain. If you need to move around and can't be tied to a heating pad all day, over the counter "Thermacare Heat Wraps for Neck and Shoulders" found in pharmacy departments work very well.

Re: Upper back pain in shoulder blades

Brisky — Tue, 28 May 2019 20:26:17 GMT

Thanks, I can pick some up.

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Chicagosuburbangirl — Tue, 28 May 2019 21:10:02 GMT

A couple of questions.

Your age and overall health condition.

If you are able to do weights, my suggestion is to try the lat pull down and lat fly machine at the gym.

Sometimes we have to push ourselves a little.

You may need strength building in your muscles.

If this suggestion is not appropriate for your needs, please disregard.

Re: Upper back pain in shoulder blades

Brisky — Tue, 28 May 2019 21:22:28 GMT

My health is good. But 18 years ago,my stomach tore open from and emergency c section. I was bleeding out because of placenta previa. Daughter has cerebral palsy and my stomach tore open from my breast bone to my pelvic bone during operation.Then I had 3 more operations to implant mesh into my stomach.

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Brisky — Tue, 28 May 2019 21:24:56 GMT

Dr's forgot I had placenta previa. I didn't.

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Montana — Tue, 28 May 2019 21:25:30 GMT

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Re: Upper back pain in shoulder blades

Brisky — Tue, 28 May 2019 21:27:19 GMT

I am 55.