Pain Under Left Shoulder Blade: Causes and When to Worry
Pain under the left shoulder blade usually comes from muscles, rib joints or the neck. Heart, lung and belly causes tend to bring other signs.
Louise Yow
Neck Pain Relief at Home: What Helps and What to Avoid
Most new neck pain eases within a few weeks. Gentle movement, heat or cold, a level pillow, a raised screen and short walks usually help most.
Upper Back Stretches and Mobility Exercises
Upper back stretches and mobility exercises in three stages: breathing and cat-camel, extension, then rotation. Lasting change often takes 6 to 8 weeks.
How to Sleep After Shoulder Surgery
After shoulder surgery, sleep propped at 30 to 45 degrees with the elbow supported in front. Side lying usually waits weeks; your surgeon decides.
Suprascapular Nerve Block for Shoulder Pain: What to Expect
A suprascapular nerve block numbs a key pain nerve of the shoulder. Expect a heavy arm for hours; with a steroid, relief may last weeks to months.
Little League Shoulder: Arm Pain in Young Throwers
Little League shoulder is a growth plate stress injury in young throwers. Treatment is usually about 3 months without throwing, then a graded return.
How to Wear a Shoulder Sling After Surgery or Injury
Wear a sling with the elbow at about 90 degrees, the hand slightly higher, and the strap padded and level. Your surgeon’s instructions come first.
Shoulder Blade Exercises for Shoulder and Upper Back Pain
Shoulder blade exercises in three stages, from setting and wall slides to rows, serratus work and prone Y and T. Control often improves in 3 to 4 weeks.
Both Shoulders Stiff Over 50: Polymyalgia Rheumatica?
Both shoulders stiff and painful over 50, worst in the morning? Polymyalgia rheumatica is diagnosed and treated by a doctor. See one soon.
Rowing, Kayaking and Paddleboarding: Shoulder and Back Pain
Rowing, kayaking and paddleboarding load the shoulders, upper back and ribs. Rib stress fracture, impingement and upper back strain explained.