And quite uncommon is the pain between the shoulder blades, the reasons that the majority of people do not know. Many consider it simply in some way the "misunderstanding" would soon be gone. And then many are surprised when we face serious diseases. The problem is, the pain is seldom very strong, in particular, because this department of the spinal sedentary. And the people, in their majority, prefer to ignore, instead of going to the doctor. But the causes of this pain syndrome more serious. What, then, can serve the cause of the appearance of this pain?
The disease, which lead to the occurrence of pain between the blades
In the first place, it is, of course, the problem of the spine. The most common causes in this case are:
- the thoracic kyphosis of the spine;
- kyphoscoliosis;
- the protrusion of a disc in the division of the spinal column;
- the osteochondrosis of the division of the spinal column;
- the scoliosis;
- spondiloarthrosis;
- shoulder-scapular periarthrosis;
- intercostal neuralgia.
But the spine is not the only possible cause. The pain of this type may appear and diseases of other internal organs. So, very often the cause of this pain is ischemic heart disease and angina. It is clear that with this disease, attempts to treat the spinal column does not lead to any side, the cause of the pain in a different place.
Also syndrome pain between the shoulder blades can cause diseases such as serious illness of the lungs and pleura, diseases of the liver and gallbladder (hepatitis, cholecystitis), peptic ulcer disease.
It is worth mentioning this cause, as occupational diseases". In this case, the problem is related to the employment and, in particular, mobility is low and sitting on the work table. In this case, faced with the weakening of the muscles and ligaments of the back, in combination with a long tension of the muscles located in the shoulder belt. This problem often face typists, operators, pc, designers, seamstresses, drivers, etc
Note that, in general, department of the vertebral column thoracic very sedentary, that is why the different dystrophic processes in it are developed infrequently. In other words, the spine quite rarely is the cause of the appearance of these pains. Much more this pain says about the problems of the internal organs, and the most common cause is spasm of the muscles in the interscapular area, as well as the problems of the tendons and ligaments.
When the pain is caused by problems in the tendons and ligaments, it is distinguished to burst sensations, which do not disappear when you change the position of the body. The pain has the property of spread in almost all the spine, and in some cases in the area of the heart. For this reason, sometimes there are problems with the definition of the exact location of the pain.
The complexity of the diagnosis
As you can see, the causes of the onset of back pain between the shoulder blades so much that it seriously is difficult to diagnose. To establish a medical diagnosis often have to spend the mass of research, which at first glance do not relate to each other. For example, many do not understand why after the x-ray and magnetic resonance tomography have to send the survey to a cardiologist and make an electrocardiogram. And all because the doctor must rule out all possible causes of the pain, calling attention on the most serious potential – heart disease, osteochondrosis, hernia of intervertebral disc, etc
When the cause of the pain is often hidden precisely in the muscles, which the doctors know, but they must rule out all possible diagnoses, especially if the planned duration of treatment does not give rapid results.
The treatment of back pain between the shoulder blades
Of course, that the treatment of pain in this case, in the full measure of the diagnosed and, therefore, may be entirely different. But as we have already understood that it is more likely that the cause is hidden in the muscles, we are going to understand with this option.
When a source of pain are the muscles, manifests a burning sensation (burning) and the weight in the area between the vanes. But it is enough to move the shoulders or several times to shake hands and the pain is gone, and then in general to take place. Worse, when the pain of "da" in the region of the heart and after the changes of the body followed by moves – as characteristic symptoms of diseases of breast-feeding, and of the spinal column and the heart.
Area of risk
As we have said, with greater frequency of this disease suffer from people who either themselves lead the sedentary life-style, or this is an exclusive feature of the practice of their profession. In particular, office workers operators of pc, computer programmers, cashiers – all are required to spend a lot of time in the same position (the back a little stooped, head down, just working hand-in-hand). Consequently, it's starting to look the stance, it will weaken the muscles and ligaments of the back, appears the risk of development of scoliosis, which (considering the age) will no longer be so easy to cure.
More significant is the fact that very often from a variety of diseases of the spine are developed precisely for people who lead sedentary lifestyle. Just cause pain is another – the osteochondrosis, spondiloarthrosis, etc, In this case the person, a priori, have to go through the long treatment. So don't forget the old saying that says that the movement is life.
What to do and how to treat?
Unfortunately, practically none of the conditions listed above will not heal so at home remedies. Drugs for pain, drugs provide only temporary and rather misleading effect, not being, in essence, the treatment. And gymnastics, which is the basis of treatment of many diseases of the spine (applies to the treatment of problems of the muscles), is also assigned a doctor. In addition, the doctor must pick up the exercises under your particular case, in the opposite case, physical therapy will be ineffective. So, in any case, the visit to the doctor is necessary.
Probably will be designated nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents, the different physical therapy treatments, massage and therapeutic exercise. However, physiotherapy is only assigned in the decrease of the pain syndrome.
Also worth stopping at the various treatments of physiotherapy procedures. This method of treatment is a subsidiary, within the electrophoresis, ultrasound, magnetic therapy, the different types of electrotherapy, chiropractic, reflexology and sanatorium treatment. These methods may not resolve the cause of the appearance of the pain syndrome, but well resolve the pain itself, which facilitates the life of the patient.
So when you see the pain between the shoulder blades, you should immediately contact with your doctor. In this case, you will need the advice of several experts, orthopedist, neurologist, rheumatologist and a cardiologist. In the future, you may need the help of a massage therapist and a chiropractor.
The prevention of pain
The only and the most secure prevention in this case is an active life style, the absence of an excess of burdens and bad habits. It is necessary to maintain a certain physical activity, always watching the posture, sleeping in a proper condition and properly move. Yes, that prevention requires constant vigilance, and your way of life, but it is much easier to cure a variety of diseases of the spine, the muscles and the ligaments of the back.