Trigger Points – Nagging Pain Inside The Bottom of the Shoulder Blade

Client Description People complain of nagging pain in the upper or mid back, just inside the base of the shoulder blade. They have trouble determining what causes it or what to do for relief. They may also complain of sore ribs on that side, just under the armpit or fibrocystic breasts. They … Continue reading →

Trigger Points – Mid-back pain that extends up and around

Client's Description People complain of stiffness, tightness and pain in their back as they reach around to touch their lower ribs. They often complain of how it extends up to the outside of the shoulder blade and seems to shoot through or wrap around their side into their abdomen. It … Continue reading →

Trigger Points – Aching mid-back with tired triceps

Client's Description People complain of an area of aching pain at the base of their shoulder blade. They can't reach it and may ask to trace the spot on my back or on the illustration that I have on the wall. It has a constant ache that unexpectedly becomes more painful on certain movements. It … Continue reading →

Trigger Points – Pain inside shoulder blade when slouching while seated

Pain along the inside of the shoulders is seldom rhomboids. Trigger points in the scalenes, iliocostalis thoracis, infraspinatus and lower trapezius are much more likely. Look closely at the section on "Similar Patterns" to see if they better describe your pattern. Client's … Continue reading →

Understanding Trigger Points – Burning and itching along the shoulder blade

Client's Description People complain of burning along the inside of their shoulder blade. This makes you want to rub up against a doorway or get one of those massage canes to get at it. It is my experience that people are quick to notify a body therapist (like me) to rub on it when it is … Continue reading →