Suffering From Shoulder Pain? Try This Self-Healing Therapy For Relief

Scapula area pain, often referred to as shoulder blade pain, can be a common issue and can arise from various causes. Sometimes it gives dull ache around the shoulder blade and sometimes sharp pain that radiates to other areas.

Symptoms

• Pain is sometimes dull or sharp, depending on problem.

• Stiffness causes difficulty moving the shoulder or arm, leading to stiffness.

• A burning or tingling sensation around the scapula.

• Pain with movement increases when moving the shoulder or arm.

• Radiating pain that extends to the neck, arm, or back.

Causes

• Overuse, poor posture, or lifting heavy objects can strain the muscles around the scapula.

• Slouching or sitting for long periods can cause muscle tension and pain.

• Trauma from accidents, falls, or sports injuries can damage the scapula or surrounding tissues.

• Nerve Compression Conditions like herniated discs in the cervical spine can compress nerves, causing pain.

• Injuries or inflammation in the rotator cuff muscles can lead to pain in the scapula area.

• Inflammatory conditions such as osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis can affect the shoulder blade.

• Referred pain comes from any other organ but can give pain.

• Repetitive overhead movements, common in sports like tennis or swimming, can lead to scapula pain.

Home Remedies

• Avoid activities that exacerbate the pain to allow the muscles and tissues to heal.

• Ice and heat packs help to reduce inflammation.

• Gentle stretching exercises can improve flexibility and relieve tension in the shoulder area.

• Example stretches include arm across the chest, chest expansion, and shoulder rotating helps.

• Engage in exercises to strengthen the muscles around the scapula, such as scapular squeezes and wall push-ups.

• Maintain good posture while sitting and standing to reduce strain on the shoulder muscles.

• Gentle massage around the scapula area can help.

Sujok Therapy

Massage or press gently on highlighted area till you feel better. You can apply moong seeds (hold it place with a surgical tape) and red colour (use sketch pain).

It's important to consult a healthcare professional for a proper diagnosis and treatment plan.

(Rajshree Vora is an obesity consultant, dietitian and nutritionist, Sujok therapist, counsellor, and yoga therapist. You can write to her at enquiry@rajshreeyoga.com)