How often have you felt pain creeping under your shoulder blade? Especially since working from home became a new norm. Working from almost any room and various postures have led several people to suffer pain in the upper back, particularly pain under the shoulder blade. Juggling work at home and household chores makes us more likely to ignore the correct postures to work in.

While pain in the right shoulder blade and left side shoulder blade pain may often be due to straining the muscles in the upper back, several other causes lead to back pain. It is always a good idea to find out what has been causing the pain. Here are some of those reasons:

What causes pain under the shoulder blades?

Musculoskeletal causes

Pain under the shoulder blade often arises from muscles, joints, ligaments, tendons, and intervertebral discs. Here are the musculoskeletal causes of pain:

Muscle strain

Muscle strain in the left side shoulder blade pain and right shoulder blade pain can happen due to lifting heavy weights or overuse injuries from overdoing any activity outside your routine. The muscle fibers are loaded beyond their capacity and get injured. This causes sharp pain and inflammation around and under the shoulder blade.

Poor posture

A poor posture overloads the spine and puts unequal stress on the structures around the spine. Many times, you may have to adopt continuous postures while working. You may work at your desk as an IT professional or bend while doing your chores. A poor posture can overload the muscles of the upper back and cause pain in the shoulder blades.

Fracture

Fractures can cause pain under the shoulder, right shoulder blade pain and left side shoulder blade pain. The pain may also extend around the shoulder blade, making moving the arm pain. 

Cervical Disc Herniation

Cervical disc herniation causes the 'slipped' disc to put increased pressure on the neck and the upper back's ligaments, nerves, and muscles. The pain is often felt under the shoulder blade due to weakened upper back musculature.

Exercise releases natural painkillers

Engaging in exercise prompts your body to release endorphins, which are natural painkillers produced by the brain. These chemicals interact with receptors in your brain, reducing your perception of pain and promoting a sense of well-being. 

To receive this benefit of exercise, you should:
Engage in physical activity for at least 30 minutes
Engage in moderate-intensity activity
Exercise with a group

By incorporating exercise into your routine, you can tap into this natural pain relief mechanism and experience a decrease in chronic pain symptoms.

Conclusion

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