And rare enough is a pain between the shoulder blades, the reasons that most people are not known. Many see it only a "misunderstanding", which soon will take place in himself. And many wonder then, in the face of very serious diseases. The problem in this kind of pain is seldom very strong, especially because this division of the spine sedentary. And the people, in their majority, prefer to ignore it and not go to the doctor. But the causes of this pain syndrome, the most severe. Therefore, what may serve the cause of the emergence of this pain?
Of the disease, leading to the occurrence of the pain between the shoulder blades
In the first place, it is, of course, the problems of the spine. The most common causes are:
- thoracic kyphosis of the spine;
- kyphoscoliosis;
- disc protrusion in the thoracic spine;
- osteochondrosis of the department of the vertebral column;
- scoliosis;
- spondiloarthrosis;
- the shoulder-scapular periarthrosis;
- intercostal neuralgia.
But the spine is not the only possible cause. The pain of this kind may appear, and in diseases of other internal organs. Thus, very often, the cause of this pain is coronary artery disease and angina pectoris. It is clear that with this disease, attempts to treat the spine will lead to nothing, the cause of the pain to another place.
Also the syndrome of the pain between the shoulder blades can cause severe diseases such as diseases of the lung and of the pleura, of disease of the liver and gallbladder (hepatitis, cholecystitis), peptic ulcer disease.
It is worth mentioning this because, as a "professional disease". In this case, the problem is related to the specificity of the work, and, more precisely, the rate of mobility and work sedentary. In this case, must cope with the weakening of the muscles and ligaments of the back in combination with a long stress on the muscles located on the schedule. This problem is often in front of typists, operators, PC, designers, seamstresses, drivers, etc
Note that in general, the thoracic spine is a very sedentary person, that is why the various degenerative processes she has developed quite rarely. In other words, the spine is quite rare and it is the cause of the onset of these pains. Much more often this pain is said on the problems of the internal organs, and the most common cause is exactly the spasm of the muscles that are located in the region interscapular, as well as problems of tendons and ligaments.
When the pain is caused by problems with tendons and ligaments, it is different from the bursting sensations, which do not disappear immediately when a change of the position of the body. By doing this, the pain itself has the property to spread over almost the entire spine, and in some cases, makes in the region of the heart. For this reason, there are sometimes problems with the definition of the precise location of the pain.
The complexity of the diagnosis
As you can see, the causes of the onset of pain in the back between the shoulder blades, much severe, which makes it difficult to diagnose. To establish a precise diagnosis from your doctor must often carry out a lot of research, which at first sight are not connected between them. For example, many do not understand why after the x-ray radiography and magnetic resonance imaging ct scan they should be sent for review to the cardiologist and make an electrocardiogram. But everyone because the doctor has to eliminate all the possible causes of the pain, by drawing attention to the serious potential of heart disease, low back pain, herniated disc, etc
When the cause of the pain is the most often resides in the muscles, that the doctors know, but they are simply obliged to eliminate all other possible diagnoses, especially if the prescribed treatment does not bring quickly to a result.
Treatment of pain in the back between the shoulder blades
Of course, that the treatment of the pain in this case fully determined diagnosed, and can therefore be completely different. But since we have already understood that the more often the hidden cause in the muscles, we will deal with this option.
In the case where the source of the pain are the muscles, it is manifested by a burning sensation (pain) and the weight in the area between the shoulder blades. But it is sufficient to move the shoulders or more times of passing through the hands and the pain to leave, and then will usually. Worse, when the pain "gives" in the region of the heart and after the change of body is not immediately pass these symptoms are typical for diseases of the thoracic spine and the heart.
Risk area
As we have already said, the more often this disease affects people who themselves lead a sedentary life, or it is a characteristic of their profession. In particular, the office staff, the operators of the PC, programmers, cashiers, they are all forced to spend a lot of time in the same position (back a little bent, the head bowed, and only work with the hand). The result begins to be shaken posture, weaken muscles and ligaments of the back, appears the risk of development of scoliosis, which (according to age) is not so easy to cure.
Characteristic is the fact that very often, the various diseases of the vertebral column develop in people who lead a sedentary lifestyle. Only because of the pain already, will be quite another – osteochondrosis, spondiloarthrosis, etc In this case, the person has a priori will be required to receive prolonged treatment. So, don't forget the old adage which says that the movement is life.
What to do and how to treat it?
Unfortunately, practically none of the diseases listed above is not to cure simply home remedies popular. Analgesic drugs only give a temporary and quite misleading of the effect, is not, in fact, the treatment of the. And the gymnastics medical, which is the basis of treatment of many diseases of the spine (it applies, and in the treatment of muscle problems), also called doctor. In addition, it is the physician must choose exercises in your particular case, in the contrary case, the exercise will be ineffective. As well as in all cases, a visit to the doctor is necessary.
Probably, you will be assigned to the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, various treatments, physiotherapy, massages and gymnastics, medical. Besides, the exercise is awarded only on the decline of the pain.
Also worthwhile to stop by the various procedures of physiotherapy. This method of treatment is alternative, consisting of electrophoresis, treatment with ultrasound, magnet therapy, the different types of electrotherapy, massage therapy, reflexology and the treatment of the sanatorium. These methods are rarely able to eliminate the root causes of the appearance of the pain, but to eliminate pain, facilitate the life of the patient.
So that during the occurrence of the pain between the shoulder blades, you should immediately consult a physician. In this case, you'll need the consultation of several specialists, traumatologist, neurologist, rheumatologist and a cardiologist. In the future, you may need the help of a masseur and a chiropractor.
The prevention of pain
The only and most reliable way of prevention in this case is an active way of life, the lack of the excessive burdens and bad habits. You need to maintain a certain physical activity, always keep a track of the posture, sleeping in good conditions and properly move. Yes, this prevention requires a constant monitoring and their way of life, but it is a lot easier than treating a variety of diseases of the spine, the muscles and the ligaments of the back.