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lack of mobility in scapula/ribs?
by sam1042, May 28, 2008 07:07AM
Hi
When I raise my left arm, it feels as if the bottom of the shoulder blade gets stuck on one of the ribs and the arm won't go up any further. Unless I arch my back. If I force it there's pain in my shoulder and neck. My physio says I have thoracic outlet syndrome and that some of my left ribs are not moving properly.
Does anyone else have this "rib blocking shoulder blade from moving" feeling? How is it treated?
Thanks for your help.
When I raise my left arm, it feels as if the bottom of the shoulder blade gets stuck on one of the ribs and the arm won't go up any further. Unless I arch my back. If I force it there's pain in my shoulder and neck. My physio says I have thoracic outlet syndrome and that some of my left ribs are not moving properly.
Does anyone else have this "rib blocking shoulder blade from moving" feeling? How is it treated?
Thanks for your help.
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Symptoms due to thoracic outlet syndrome include neck, shoulder, and arm pain, numbness, or impaired circulation to the extremities causing discoloration. Often symptoms are produced when the arm is positioned above the shoulder or extended.There could be wide spectrum of symptoms from mild and intermittent, to severe and constant. Pains can extend to the fingers and hands, causing weakness. MRI spine is usually done for diagnosis. Treatment is physiotherapy, hot compressions, pain killers etc. http://www.medicinenet.com/thoracic_outlet_syndrome/article.htm for more information.You should consult an orthopedic physician and get it investigated.
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