Strained Rhomboid Muscle?
Question:
No matter what I am doing, laying down on my stomach, back, sitting forward or sitting flat on a couch or riding in a car the pain is just about unbearable.
I have had two cortisone shots in it now, both which have completely removed the lumps which have been there for months, but the pain is still there.
I had some shock treatments done today at the chiro, and also warming of some type, no help though.
I do not want another shot as I know the side effects, but cannot be any more careful than I already am being, as far as trying to let it heal. I don't even open my own car door or anything.
It has been this way for a little over 4 months now.
Any tips or any experience in this area?
Thankyou
Answers:
The rhomboid muscle is located on the inside border of the shoulder blade and attaches to the spine of the upper/mid back. The image provided displays the rhomboid muscle. This muscle assists is bringing the shoulder blade backwards and in positioning/ stabilizing the shoulder blade/socket when bringing the arm up. This muscle can be injured or affected by a sudden pulling movement with the arm, poor posture with activities which require prolonged sitting and overuse of the shoulder and arm. Activities which can result in injury to the rhomboid muscle includes reaching, rowing, serving a tennis ball, and carrying a heavy backpack over one shoulder. As a result of the injury the rhomboid muscle can become inflamed, irritable, sore, tight, tender to the touch or go into spasms
Rhomboid Strain Treatment Options for a P.T.
· Hot packs/Ice packs
· Strengthening/Stabilization (see videos Z25 & Z26 for shoulder)
· Stretching (see video 44 for cervical spine/neck)
· Postural Training
· Massage/Soft Tissue Mobilization
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