Mobidoctor Podcast2 Feb 2024

What Causes Pain Between the Shoulder Blade and Spine

What causes pain between the shoulder blade and spine, and when should it be medically assessed in Europe?

Pain between the shoulder blade and spine explained: muscle strain, posture-related tension, nerve irritation, referred pain, and red flag symptoms.

In this episode, we outline common causes of upper back pain in the interscapular region and how doctors assess underlying conditions under EU medical guidance.

You’ll learn:

• How poor posture and prolonged desk work strain the rhomboid and trapezius muscles

• The role of muscle overuse or sudden lifting injury

• How cervical spine issues can refer pain to the upper back

• The difference between musculoskeletal pain and nerve-related symptoms

• When gallbladder or cardiac conditions may cause referred upper back pain

• Red flag symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, weakness, numbness, fever, or recent trauma

• Situations where imaging or in-person evaluation is required

We explain how doctors assess pain onset, movement limitation, radiation pattern, neurological symptoms, medical history, and cardiovascular risk during an online consultation in the EU. Most interscapular pain is musculoskeletal, but persistent or systemic symptoms require further evaluation.

This episode reflects the clinical standards used by Mobi Doctor, where musculoskeletal and general health consultations are reviewed by a registered physician in line with EU medical guidance.

Read the full guide and transcript here:

https://www.mobidoctor.eu/blog/what-causes-pain-between-the-shoulder-blade-and-spine

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