Pain in the shoulder blade that travels to the neck and upper back and rib

[shellbell2563]

Sorry for the long title however, I am having pain that I feel orginates in the right shoulder blade, feels like a horrible spasms that goes up to the neck, to the shoulder joint and to the back of the rib. I have been treated by a chiropractor and his latest concern is that is not getting better. I told him that I had quite a few xrays over the past 7 years cause I have had this pain and it is not getting better. It also seems to get worse with my hormonal changes. I am 45 years old. I told the chiro that the xrays have showed extensive scar tissue and he said scar tissue doesn't show on xrays. I am so upset about this. He said I might have calcifications and I am worried that means cancer. Someone please post.

Thank you!

[shellbell2563]

My pain is in the shoulder blade area. It feels like someone is pulling me and I feel like I am lopsided. The pain will travel up to the neck and around to the rib. Stress bothers it, sitting at the computer for a long period, and at night when I lay on the side. The only thing feels good on it is a massage but that is only temporary fix.  I have only had xrays done and they have showed that on that side I have a bone growth on my neck, and hip and a lot of scar tissue in the scapula.

Thanks for your help

[shellbell2563]

My pain is in the shoulder blade area. It feels like someone is pulling me and I feel like I am lopsided. The pain will travel up to the neck and around to the rib. Stress bothers it, sitting at the computer for a long period, and at night when I lay on the side. The only thing feels good on it is a massage but that is only temporary fix.  I have only had xrays done and they have showed that on that side I have a bone growth on my neck, and hip and a lot of scar tissue in the scapula.

Thanks for your help

[JainMD]

Any patient who comes with query of shoulder pain, the differential diagnosis of common causes includes the following four entities:
1. Impingement syndrome and rotator cuff disease. 2. Rotator cuff calcific tendonitis.
3. Biceps tendonitis. 4. Superior labral anterior posterior (SLAP) lesions,
Before I proceed I would like to know few things.
Where is your pain actually? What movements, if any, exacerbate your pain?
Does your shoulder ever give way? Did your shoulder previously have pain, but is now only stiff?
How long have you had your shoulder pain and have you tried anything to help it?
Any imaging studies which are been done. I would be interested to know.
Keep me posted with your answers.
Bye.