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I'm 23 years old and for many years now (at least 10) I've been experiencing a sharp pain around my right shoulder blade that comes when I've been lying on my back or sitting somewhat reclined in a chair or on a couch for any longer than a few minutes. I have a slight curviture in my spine, I'm not sure exactly where and I'm not sure if that has anything to do with it or not. Its kind of hard to describe the pain but it hurts bad enough to where I am pretty much incapable of lying on my back at all. I try to massage the area but its hard to reach and really doesn't help. Just wondering if you have any idea what could be causing this pain.
Teri,
This surely sounds like a neck problem, where something in your neck is irritated and referring pain into the shoulder blade. It could be an irritated disc. It could be an unstable cervical spine vertebra (e.g. from loose ligaments). Previous traumas to the neck, e.g. sports injury or whiplash can bring on these symptoms immediately or cause them to develop years later. Your best bet is to get a physical exam by a chiropractor and see how to proceed after that. If all is well, then you simply need some treatment and may do just fine.
'Good luck,
Dr. G
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Scott F. Gillman, DC, DACBSP
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21 Years in practice: I can answer any question regarding chiropractic and sports medicine treatment. Mostly, I can help the unknowing public understand what is safe, valid, reasonable and evidence-based, and what kinds of unscrupulous chiropractors and fraudulent methods to stay away from. I have an advanced specialty degree in Chiropractic Sports Medicine. I have experience treating elite and Olympic athletes.
Experience
Experience:
- 21 years in practice;
- Pan American Games, 2011: Official Medical Staff for the Pan Am Games.
- Beijing 2008 Olympic Games: World Olympians Associan and International Sports Chiropractic Association Healthcare Team;
- International Chiropractic Sports Sciences Diploma;
- Official Provider: Jamaican Track and Field team for Penn Relays (2009-2011)
- Experience with USA Gymnastics Healthcare team and International Powerlifting Association Medical Staff;
- 300 hour chiropractic sports medicine diplomate degree (DACBSP); International Chiropractic Sports Sciences Diploma (ICSSD)
- Healthcare Consultant: Century, Ty-Wood Corp. Holliston, MA (2005-2007)
- Team Chiropractor: Boston Bulldogs USL D-3 & Boston Renegades USL W-1 League (1999-2004)
- Independent Examiner: Scope Medical and The Physician's Network
- Professional/Clinical Monitor: Affiliated Monitors, Inc.
- Board of Directors: MetroWest Chamber of Commerce (Massachusetts)2000-2006
- "The Impact of Chiropractic Manipulative Therapy on Chronic Recurrent Lateral Ankle Sprain Syndrome in Two Young Athletes" J. of Chiro Med , Fall 2004
- "Work Related Injury;" The Hanover Report, June, 1993
- "Long Lasting Analgesic Effect of Oxymorphonazine in Rats;" Agonists and Antagonists III, n.7675, 1985
- BS Biology, Doctor of Chiropractic: Northwestern College of Chiropractic,
- Diplomate: American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (DACBSP)
Education/Credentials
Doctor of Chiropractic Diplomate: American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians
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