Back problem, Doctors out there, please help!?

Question:

I went to the doctor and he told me my back was out of alignment (im 16 if that makes a difference). Anyway, I have this burning pain in a muscle on the left side of my back, next to the spine and just below my shoulder blade. Anyway, it only hurts if I'm carrying something on my shoulders thats heavy for a while, or if I do bicept curls standing up when I work out. To get rid of it, All I have to do is do an upper back exercise. It goes away very quickly. Also, as the pain starts coming on, I feel a tingling sensation. It also seems to itch alot in that spot, like a tingling itching. Anyway, can anyone tell me why it comes on when I do bicept curls (and no I don't do them incorrectly and I don't strain my back to do them), and also why it so quickly goes away after I do back exercises?

Answers:
IT COULD BE A TORN LIGAMENT OR A TORN MUSCLE..THE STRETCHING IS LOOSENING UP THE MUSCLE.TRY HEAT FOR 20 MIN.THEN COLD PACK FOR 20 MIN.LET IT REST..DO NOT DO THE CURLS FOR A WEEK OR SO.LET IT REST..AND KEEP USING THE HEAT/COLD.ALSO TRY TIGER BALM..IT IS IN THE HEALTH FOOD STORES...AND IT IS VERY HEALING ON MUSCLES AND JOINTS....IF YOU KEEP USING IT (AREA).IT WILL NOT HEAL..THE ITCHING IS BECAUSE IT IS TRYING TO HEAL..YOU COULD BE CAUSING PERMANENT DAMAGE IF YOU DO NOT REST IT. HEAT & COLD ARE THE 2 KEYS TO MOST INJURIES OF TORN MUSCLES AND LIGIMENTS.
ALSO DON'T DO ANY HEAVY LIFTING..THAT CAN MAKE IT WORSE. IF IT KEEPS HURTING AFTER 2 WEEKS...GET A 2ND OPINION (DOCTOR / CHYROPRACTOR)

Joint, Muscle and Tendon Injuries

Most of us have experienced a sprain or strain at some time during our lives. Injuries to muscles, tendons and joints are common. Maybe you slipped on an icy sidewalk, turned a screwdriver with too much force, or after months of inactivity, you started an exercise program and now feel stiff and sore all over. Exercise-induced injuries are adding to the accidental joint, muscle and tendon injury statistics. Baby boomers are participating in sports and exercise activities more than ever before. As a result, sports-related injuries for this group have increased by over 33 percent in the last decade. Health club memberships for people over the age of 55 have increased by 300 percent. Accordingly, injuries for this age group have skyrocketed. More than 10 million sports injuries are treated each year in North America.

SYMPTOMS
We know we have injured a joint, muscle or tendon because pain is the main symptom. There are many different types of injuries: sprains, strains, tendinitis, meniscal tears, osteochondritis dissicans, chondromalacia and bursitis, to name a few. Many components make up joints, protect the skeleton and ensure we have mobility. Muscles are bundles of fibers that contract. They are attached to bones. Tendons are tough bands of connective tissue that attach each end of a muscle to a bone. Ligaments surround joints and connect one bone to another. Bursas are fluid-filled sacs found at sites where friction occurs; they provide cushioning between structures. All of these components can become injured.

A sprain involves either a stretched or torn ligament, the elastic tissue that connects bones to one another. Symptom severity depends on the extent of the damage, and can include pain, a popping or snapping sound when the injury occurred, inflammation with pain, swelling and fluid build-up in the area and an inability to put weight on the affected limb. A strain is the result of a partial or completely torn muscle.

Tendinitis is an inflammation of a tendon, the fibrous cords that connect muscles to bones. Tendons of the hands are especially prone to inflammation. Trigger finger, where the finger tendon becomes inflamed and does not move as smoothly (often causing a popping sound), is a common type of tendinitis. The Achilles tendon in the heel and the tendons of the rotator cuff are also areas that can suffer tendinitis. Those with rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma and gout can also develop inflammation in the sheaths that surround the tendons, causing extreme pain and lack of mobility.

Meniscal injury of the knee involves a tear to the meniscus. The knee pops when injured. It can be extremely painful and fluid may build up in and around the knee. A meniscal injury is often associated with a severe sprain.

Osteochondritis dessicans (OCD) happens when a bit of bone or cartilage weakens or breaks off from the end of the bone. OCD is common in teens whose bones are still growing. Symptoms include pain, swelling, stiffness, or a catching or popping sound in the joint.

Chondromalacia occurs when the cartilage in the knee softens. This can be caused by overuse (it is common in runners), injury or weak muscles supporting the knee. Pain when walking up hills or stairs is the main symptom of this condition.

Bursitis occurs when the bursa fills with excess fluid. Swelling, tenderness or pain are the main symptoms, and the area may be hot to the touch.

CAUSES
Overuse, injury, not warming up before exercise and repetitive activities are the most common causes of joint, muscle and tendon injuries. Diseases, including gout, arthritis and many autoimmune disorders, are also associated with inflammation and damage to these important structures.

HEALTH TIPS TO ENHANCE HEALING
Do not apply heat or have a deep massage in the area of the injury for the first 24 hours after injury.
Do not drink alcohol after an injury; it promotes bleeding and bruising and inhibits healing.
A combination of rest, ice, compression and elevation known as R.I.C.E. therapy should be applied within 48 hours of the injury. Rest to ensure no further injury occurs; ice the area to ease pain and reduce swelling and inflammation; use compression to reduce swelling, bruising or bleeding; and elevate the injured area to further reduce swelling and move fluids away from the injured area. Make sure you elevate the injury above the level of your heart. Use pillows, lie down and rest.
To prevent ice burns, never apply ice directly to the skin; wrap it in a damp towel. Apply for 20 minutes every 2 hours, until swelling is reduced. Do not apply ice if you have Raynaud’s Phenomenon (see Raynaud’s Disease/Phenomenon or Scleroderma).
If the skin is not broken, use topical anti-inflammatory creams like Celadrin or homeopathic creams including arnica or Traumeel as directed.
Stop repetitive activities. If you use a computer, ensure that the keyboard and mouse are at the correct height so as not to overextend muscles and ligaments.

OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS
Drink 8 to 10 glasses of pure, clean, filtered water a day to ensure that joints and muscles are well-hydrated.
Always perform stretching exercises before exercising to lengthen muscles so they contract more efficiently during exercise. Three to 10 minutes of slow exercise like walking or riding the stationary bike before working out will help protect you from injury.
Take up yoga. It has been shown to be effective in reducing pain and inflammation.

Sounds to me like you strained a muscle. Maybe not fully, but you've pulled it or that your spine is pressing on a nerve, that would cause the burning and itching.
I'd suggest going to a chiropractor and they can pop you back into place.

Propably it has to do with the muscle that is between your scapulas and around them. how well do you stretch? have this in mind and check out if you have an injured muscle

I may not be a doctor but i have had the same back problems and they were fixed by a chriopractor so maybe you should book an appointment with your local chiropractor and let them do something about it

Back problem, Doctors out there, please help!?

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