Pain Between The Shoulder Blades 😨

Yes, probably one of the most common issues nowadays alongside lower back pain. Intros video, I wanted to discuss the different reasons for feeling pain in those areas and why they happen.

The video is a part of my anatomy shorts lectures in the Bulletproof courses, so if you are a member, you can learn more when you log into the course.

Hopefully the video is educational and gives you some more insight into these muscles.

🚨 Disclaimer: You should always consult a medical professional prior to attempting any exercises or techniques showed on this channel.

🙋🏽‍♂️Like always, you will find a lot more info in my Bulletproof Shoulders & Neck course and if you decided to give these a go, let me know how you get on!

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[thesfanatic]

I seriously thought he was going to tell us how to relieve the pain. That's why I clicked on this.

[AnthonyTran-ezop]

I accidentally ran into this video. Very interesting! Love the anatomy demo...

Pain at this very location can be localized, referral, reflex...
First of all I had this pain for ~10 years. From ~20 to 30 years old.
Yes, 10 years of annoying pain, constant aching, sometimes burning pain, sometimes stabbing pain, sometimes feeling like some things stuck between your shoulder blade. Sometimes I wished I could just reach back there and take that pain out...
I tried every thing I could think of to get rid of this painful sensation between my shoulder blade for yrs. And of course trouble sleeping at night due to pain. I seek chiropractic care for pain relief, yes!!!, but did not get rid of this pain.
Matter of fact, one day while working, I has so much pain in between my right shoulder blade, I went to see 3 chiropractors in the same day, still have same pain as I left their office.

Now, the good new is I got rid of this pain over ~ 25 years ago...
I saw so many you tube videos that people sharing how to fix this pain, this is the first time I would like to share my thoughts about it.
Hope, it is not too long!

1/ We need to IDENTIFY what caused the pain there. If it is BIOMECHANICS
2 main reasons - The way we work & the way we sleep (besides, if there was any preexisting condition- injuries).
Because, once we get rid of this pain, if the problem is due to these issues we need to modify the way we work.

2/ If it is a localized muscle strain due to just chronic tension built up after couple years sitting in front of computer, foam roller in supine position (3-5 minutes per day). Should feel better in 2 weeks, then use shoulder theraband to strengthen the shoulder blade. If someone job is staring at computer more than 2 hours per day, use foam roller as needed + theraband.
If pain is from neck down into shoulder blade, try this exercise. In supine position, with your hands interlace behind your head, slowly and slightly SLIDE YOUR HEAD to the right about 10 degrees), and rotate your head towards left, so that your left eye can see the left elbow. Repeat the same exercise on the other side. 3 sets of 10. (The key here is to slide your head to right about 10 degrees first before rotate to left, and to slide your head to the to the left about 10 degrees before rotate your head to the right.
If this exercises does not work after 2 weeks, consider seeking professional care for 3 - 6 treatments with the following procedures ( combination of “continuous therapeutic ultrasound” followed by active release techniques, then mechanical traction ON THE SAME VISIT).

3/ Need to take nutrients to REPAIR damaged tissues, joints, ligaments, disc, if you wanted long lasting results ( at least 3 months).

4/ Need a proper pillow to allow your to be extension so there is minimal to none muscle pulling/tension from your neck.



Lastly, right shoulder blade pain can be an issue from gallbladder refer pain. If it is an issue from gallbladder certain enzymes need to take in order to relief pain at RIGHT LOWER ANGLE of scapula. Or you can trying juicing you favorited green with a green apple and BEETROOT with the “LEAVES”-help thinning your bile.
Some people may have both biomechanics (muscle/nerve) issue combined with visceral somatic reflex (gallbladder).

This is what I used to fix my R shoulder pain permanently!!!

[inquisitor]

Lie on a tennis ball and shift or rock your upper body back and forth to create a massaging motion over the muscles. If you find a local, specific tender knot or trigger point you can also just keep the ball on that one spot statically for 3-5 minutes to help release it. Follow that up with 20-30 minute hot pack to the area. And then follow up with a stretch. Another problem in the area could be a misaligned vertebrae and those will need adjusting back into place.

[marmeebean]

So what the he'll can I do about it? Jerk.

[Brizzo]

Trying to tell my doc something is seriously wrong with my scapula...ribs etc. Ever since a weight lifting injury.

I seriously suspect a severe tear or detatched muscle but public orthos dont care.

Take care of your scapulas people because orthos dont take severe muscle injuries here seriously. Its not routine for them $$$$

[annabanabanana]

Thanks for telling us what we already know.

[chickachickachicka]

what is this software ? someone please let me know and comment under. PLEASE <3

[beowulf]

When people search up pain relief for rhomboid muscle this pops up but you offer no solution. From what I've heard, painkillers and heat packs might help hasten the healing process.

[DusyantS]

Can you advice any exercises for this because i think whenever i do some heavy lifting it happens after some time

[golftownpro]

Makes sense why I feel like Im having a hard time breathing

[cHAOs]

We all know where it hurts. Isnt there supposed to be a solution or at least explain the cause?

[charanpreetwalia]

No solution 😮
Show us what happens but nothing else! Now I have a colorful picture of my pain 😂

[londonsilat]

Does anyone know what software this is?

[ranns]

I almost followed that whole tutorial. Very interesting. Love the 3d picture and it’s movement!

[shubhamatrix]

Can you suggest me what to do now it's too much pain!!!

[PlatonicVoyeur]

please for the love of god what is this software and how do I get it

[earlprinsloo]

Thanks so much. Definitely felt the pain between the shoulder blades after chopping wood and some referred pain in my spine too. This was very helpful. I did the tennis ball against the wall treatment. didn't have to spend money on a doctor!

[opus_X]

Informative but since we are talking about a problem I thought a solution would be presented

[KiraHelenRose]

Can this be the cause of a pinched nerve in that area?
I had a pinch nerve between the spine and scapula a couple years ago. None of the doctors could figure it out. They said it’s often caused by a compression in the spine and it radiates to that spot. However, they could never find a trigger point in my spine. They also never did any imaging to see if there were any tears in the soft tissue. No one could find the spot when palpating the skin either, which tells me it was much deeper tissue that was inflamed and causing the issue.
The nerve spasm pain would go from the spot on the upper back through to the chest, and to the upper shoulder and up the neck, and send a slight ache down my arm to my elbow.
Could it have been this muscle, the serratus posterior superior, that could have been the cause?

[newfish]

Can you make video on shoulder blade (bit below on right arm) pain radiaiting to wards Aram especially due to Gas