Strained Rhomboid Muscle?
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
How can I ease Rhomboid muscle pain?
Ok, where should I start? The rhomboids are used to pull your shoulder blades together and that is not typically required to carry a backpack so overuse is probably not an issue>However, it MAY be you are putting on the backpack and then pulling your shoulders forward or hunching forward (which then overstretches your rhomboids for an extended period of time). When you have your backpack on you should be upright without pulling your shoulders forward or hunching.It could be your traps and not your rhomboids. Traps might get involved because the straps dig into part of it on the top of your shoulders.It could be that you hunch forward or have forward posture (which overstretches the rhomboids) when you are studying and that it is not your backpack but just think it is.Perhaps you could try carrying some books in your hands or in a hand held bag. This would lighten the load.You should speak with your MD about what can be done and for an assessment.
What are the symptoms of a pulled or strained rhomboid muscle in my upper back and what should I do to aid recovery?
To answer this question there needs to be several assumptions. I assume that you were doing a task that required muscular strength and rhomboids to be recruited. Rhomboids are muscles that attach from the shoulder blades to the spine in the middle of the back. They are very thin muscle and get blamed for quite a bit. Often it's the deep muscles underneath the rhomboids that are the problem.If you were lifting weights are training and you felt immediate pain, then more than likely there's a strain in that area .ice immediately if it is acute .if this is more “ I woke up and felt pain” and it's happened before -it may be a chronic situation don't hesitate to take a foam roller and roll with the area with a foam roller. There are several different YouTube's that will show you how to properly use a foam roller in the thoracic area.Identify what is causing pain if it's recurring . Then remove the offending agent! All the best therapy in the world will not help if you continue to have improper lifting form or you do not warmup appropriately.Acute-ice R.I.C.ERest ice compression (difficult in TSpine region, lay on ice pack, E- elevation or exercise… depend on extent of injury which is most appropriate.Trigger points are also a common source of Rhomboid area pain.. theracane is great tool or using tennis ball putting pressure directly on the spot for about 8–20 seconds.
What are some things you can do to help ease rhomboid muscle pain?
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Would an MRI show a torn rhomboid muscle?
I injured my back along my shoulder blade a number of years ago while doing heavy repetitive lifting. I've tried physical therapy and that only makes it hurt more. I have to severely limit how I use my right arm even for daily activities because it causes significant pain to the area. I've seen several doctors, and they're mostly dismissive about any type of injury to this area (one even said there was nothing to tear or injure there, which is ridiculous), and they'll only offer more physical therapy. I can literally feel a gap or fissure along the edge of my shoulder blade where there used to be some type of mass of tissue, but docs have also said an MRI won't show if there's a tear. This is contrary to what I thought an MRI did. Professional athletes get MRIs that detect the slightest muscle strains, yet mine wouldn't show a muscle tear? I'm contemplating paying to get an MRI done on my own to determine if I do have a muscle tear, but want to find out if a tear would actually show up on it before I dole out that kind of money. Anyone have any knowledge about what an MRI can actually show? Thanks.
Rhomboid Muscle recurring injury?
I had this injury before also it it was very painful. What I found to help were seated rows with very light weight. I made sure when doing the row that I tried to touch my shoulder blades and really extend chest. The weight was low enough to never cause pain. Afterward ice the area. It took awhile but eventually recovered.
Pressure on lower trigger point of the Rhomboid muscle, what do you know about it?
Yeah, my rhomboid area got messed up a few years ago, I use to ski alot am a surfer and a sailor. Ice and massages helped, took about 6 or 7 weeks for it to heal. It never really healed, but it is manageable now. I no longer water ski. I was fortunate that one of the doctors I visited was a Sports Doctor or Physician. Found a url that explains it very well. You need to relax or stop whatever activity is causing it, or aggravating it, ice it, massage it and relax. Mine was diagnosed as parascapular strain, is basically the same thing.
Does anyone know how to alleviate pain in the rhomboid mucles (shoulders)?
You can also use analgesic rubs or patches like icy hot and theragesic.
I have pain in my rhomboid from playing golf. Does this mean that my swing isn't correct?
it means your flexibility and you posture at set up may be suspect
How long would the recovery be for having a torn rhomboid repaired?
ANSWER How long will the effects last? The length of recovery depends on many factors such as age, health, and if you previous injuries. A mild rhomboid strain may recover within a few weeks, whereas a severe injury may take 6 weeks or longer to recover. When can one return to normal activities? One may safely return to activities when the muscles are no longer in spasm and one can move the shoulders and arms without pain. EXTRA INFO Rhomboid Muscle Strain or Spasm What is a rhomboid muscle strain or spasm? The rhomboid muscles are in the upper back, connecting the inner edges of the shoulder blades to the spine. A strain is an injury in which muscle fibers or tendons are stretched or torn. A muscle spasm is an involuntary contraction of the muscle. How does it occur? A rhomboid muscle strain or spasm is usually caused by overuse of the shoulder and arm, especially during overhead activities like serving a tennis ball or reaching to put objects on a high shelf. It can also occur from activities such as rowing, carrying a heavy backpack (especially over one shoulder) and poor posture, especially from prolonged use of a computer. What are the symptoms? A rhomboid strain causes pain in the upper back between the shoulder blades and the spine. A spasm feels like a knot or tightness in the muscle. How is it treated? As in any injury, the immediate treatment is to minimize and limit the amount of inflammation by R.I.C.E (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) and anti-inflammatory drugs. Depending on the severity of the injury, hot & cold treatments, Ultrasound and electrotherapy are proven methods to speed recovery. The later stages will involve physical therapy to strengthen, restore full range of motion and elasticity of the damaged tissues, muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints. Massage is also very helpful as it increases blood flow and alignment of muscle fibers. How can one prevent a rhomboid muscle strain or spasm? Rhomboid strains and spasms are best prevented by warming up properly and doing stretching exercises before activities such as tennis, rowing, or overhead movements. Funny i thought you making this up when u asked so had to do some research to find out Get better soon cheers