Aching Shoulder Muscles

Lizbv · 08-20-2001, 06:38 PM

Is it commom to have aching/burning shoulder muscles under the shoulder blades? The pain is literally unbearable at times. Feels like a nail in my back. Is there a common remedy/ help for this? I live alone and do not have massage therapists! haha.

I'm c5/6
Help-
Thx

Shaun · 08-20-2001, 08:02 PM

I had what your describing several times.A good massage worked for awhile but i found that one trip for acupunture and i've never had it again.But thats me,yours could be differrent..
........\/PEACE
~Shaun~

SCI-Nurse · 08-20-2001, 08:12 PM

This may be a muscle trigger point pain, esp. if you have been unusually active lately or doing some new exercises. A good OT or PT who has a lot of knowledge of trigger point massage can help you learn how to do this yourself with a special "back scratcher" type device. Ask your SCI physician to a referral to a PT or OT who does this. Most regular massage therapists are not familiar with the necessary techniques. Acupuncture may also be an option, esp. if covered by your insurance. (KLD)

Ulsio · 08-20-2001, 09:06 PM

I also have great shoulder pain, I have since since my neck was broken. In the beginning I was taking mild narcotics, then I was using a TENS unit. Now I tolerate it and take aspirin occasionally to knock the edge off. I am a c5.

A massage would help a whole bunch, when I was in rehab my OT would work on it once in awhile.

Barry

Fish#3 - Hey, look. Howard's being eaten

Lizbv · 08-21-2001, 09:16 AM

Thank you for replying. Some days are so much worse than others. Today, it seems better. What is a TENS unit? I have only "heard" of them.

Thanks sci-nurse also.

Oh, doesn't acu-puncture hurt?

Shaun · 08-21-2001, 10:58 AM

Doesnt hurt a bit,i go every couple months and feel great no more shoulders pains or tightness of any kind.Give it a try,im c5/6 to btw..
.........\/PEACE
~Shaun~

Ulsio · 08-21-2001, 11:28 AM

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) A TENS device sends tiny electrical impulses through the skin to small nerves. These tiny impulses help trigger a different message than the original pain messsage being sent to the brain, eliminating the feeling of pain.

They come in all kinds & shapes. It took a lot of adjusting on the one I used to get the right pulse to get the pain reduced. It did work good though.

Barry

Fish#3 - Hey, look. Howard's being eaten

08-20-2001, 06:38 PM	#1
Lizbv Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,585	Aching Shoulder Muscles Is it commom to have aching/burning shoulder muscles under the shoulder blades? The pain is literally unbearable at times. Feels like a nail in my back. Is there a common remedy/ help for this? I live alone and do not have massage therapists! haha. I'm c5/6 Help- Thx

08-20-2001, 09:06 PM	#4
Ulsio Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Champlin, MN, USA Posts: 11	Shoulder Pain I also have great shoulder pain, I have since since my neck was broken. In the beginning I was taking mild narcotics, then I was using a TENS unit. Now I tolerate it and take aspirin occasionally to knock the edge off. I am a c5. A massage would help a whole bunch, when I was in rehab my OT would work on it once in awhile. Barry Fish#3 - Hey, look. Howard's being eaten

08-21-2001, 10:58 AM	#6
Shaun Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Canada Posts: 7,693	Acupuncture Doesnt hurt a bit,i go every couple months and feel great no more shoulders pains or tightness of any kind.Give it a try,im c5/6 to btw.. .........\/PEACE ~Shaun~

08-21-2001, 11:28 AM	#7
Ulsio Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Champlin, MN, USA Posts: 11	TENS Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) A TENS device sends tiny electrical impulses through the skin to small nerves. These tiny impulses help trigger a different message than the original pain messsage being sent to the brain, eliminating the feeling of pain. They come in all kinds & shapes. It took a lot of adjusting on the one I used to get the right pulse to get the pain reduced. It did work good though. Barry Fish#3 - Hey, look. Howard's being eaten

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08-20-2001, 08:02 PM	#2
Shaun Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Canada Posts: 7,693	I had what your describing several times.A good massage worked for awhile but i found that one trip for acupunture and i've never had it again.But thats me,yours could be differrent.. ........\/PEACE ~Shaun~

08-20-2001, 08:12 PM	#3
SCI-Nurse Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: USA Posts: 29,485	Trigger point This may be a muscle trigger point pain, esp. if you have been unusually active lately or doing some new exercises. A good OT or PT who has a lot of knowledge of trigger point massage can help you learn how to do this yourself with a special "back scratcher" type device. Ask your SCI physician to a referral to a PT or OT who does this. Most regular massage therapists are not familiar with the necessary techniques. Acupuncture may also be an option, esp. if covered by your insurance. (KLD)

08-21-2001, 09:16 AM	#5
Lizbv Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,585	Thank you for replying. Some days are so much worse than others. Today, it seems better. What is a TENS unit? I have only "heard" of them. Thanks sci-nurse also. Oh, doesn't acu-puncture hurt?