Pain Under The Shoulder Blade And How To Fix It | Fixing Shifted Rib Joints

[@sohrabarrow]

I had a terrible knot in my rhomboid ever since I picked up some heavy boxes while moving. i went to an orthopedic and a rheumatologist but none of them helped in any way. within 2 days of doing your exercises the knot is gone, and I'm speechless. thank you , thank you very much.

[@5236753]

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[@dianapearson1771]

I've had recurring problems in this area for about 30 years. I've never had a doctor recommend anything but muscle relaxants and pain meds. After all these years the pain is so much more often till I was considering a sports doctor. But, I'm going to try these exercises first. So glad I came across this video!!!!

[@kaylatgerber]

I’m a dancer and I dance 13 hours a week and I’m only thirteen but my spine has had lots of issues from my lower back issues but these exercises helped so much the first time I did them was so relieving in the upper back! Thank goodness this made this video!💞

[@RuthHenriquez1]

Tnank you for this; I will try the exercises. For me pain does not come from sitting, but from exercising at a challenging level. Chinups have caused me chronic pain under my shoulder blade, wrapping around to the front of my rib cage. Since so many people are sitting nowadays, we're not hearing enough about injuries that can happen through moving.

[@wailandkarisma4279]

I had this problem, the way I was taught was with a different technique. Find the rib on your chest that is not in uniform with the rest by touching them 1 by 1, the problematic rib will be tender and inflamed, push on that rib with your free hand and take a deep breath on hold the breath, move your arm up and down sideways. I fixed my problem within 3 seconds of doing the technique.

[@sarmadkhan6940]

Can you explain in easier words brother?

[@ceciliadipietro7900]

I usually never write comments, but YOU SAVED ME! thanks!

[@peanutbutter9078]

DUDE!! IM ONLY 11, AND IVE BEEN SUFFERING FROM BACK PAIN FOR 3 DAMN YEARS!!! THE SECOND ONE HELPED ME SO MUCH TY TY TY ILYSM!!!

[@nicolenicole1731]

Sounds like a Lil old mann!!. Glad u better tho.. 😂

[@MissEnya]

This is amazing! I’ve only been bothered by this pain for about a week and a half and I thought it was a muscle knot but already after doing these exercises in one session it helped a lot! Thank you!

[@nikolasjeffery3225]

You probably dont care at all but does anybody know a method to log back into an Instagram account..? I stupidly forgot my account password. I appreciate any help you can give me.

[@sreekanthkrishnan468]

Hi, it's amazing. I have been suffering last 45 days with niggling pain and had to take muscle relaxant regularly to help me do my work and sleep well. Have been searching for a good exercise and believe me, its showing results after couple.of attempts. Interestingly, after doing these exercises, I am feeling that my core is getting better and feeling light in my stomach which otherwise would feel bloated. Dr. Alex, pls also suggest something for neck pain.

[@fbr3087]

the reach back one help me release the stiffness on my shoulder blade, thank you so much!!!

[@coffeebean7340]

Interesting. I'm a physical therapist assistant who has had this issue for a few years after dealing with Lyme disease and some repetitive trauma from snowplowing with a 4 wheeler. Foam rolling in the way you suggested did help me greatly as well as incorporating similar core work once I could tolerate it. I don't recall what evidence brought me to that strategy but it did work well. Freeing up tight posterior rib hinges was what I was going for. My ribs still "slip" occasionally but the symptoms only last a couple of days and I have been able to return to weight lifting. Performing grade 4 mobs on patients are basically the only things that guarantee me symptoms as of right now.

[@thepatient115]

This took a while to find but it might be just what I need. Pain in shoulder blade and back ribs come and go but have been bad lately. This really helped thanks!

[@sonumuskaano22]

Thank you very much. I have been looking for such exercises to get rid of my upper back and ribs spasm. Thanks a lot

[@valeriachilders]

I did this exercise once and my shoulder blade pain was almost gone the next day I did it again and now I am pain free thank you so much for this video! It was a life saver! I will keep doing this exercise daily! Oh and I am subscribing to your channel!

[@sunethsilva2720]

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[@MGAnnAd]

Excellent exercises. Tried once and it felt good so it is working. Thanks Doctor, you are awesome !!!! If you are wondering about ghost move the plant at 7:13. Actually the flooring contains some type of wood laminate which is like a thin long strip and when pressure is applied on the lamination by Dr's leg it moves the plant due to vibration. Perhaps needs adhesive on some boards due to regular wear and tear of that surface.

[@woodfloorsjohnny]

Mine is right to the left of my right side shoulder blade..have had it for 20 years..😞

[@ValeriaVincentSancisi]

Mine is from swimming the breaststroke daily... I have never seen "The Reach Back" before .. the others I have done in yoga.. thank you!

[@preciousk31]

Thank you so much you saved my life 😊 I almost called out of work tomorrow because my shoulders and spine were so stiff. I’m glad I found you new subscriber for sure

[@rao5375]

Thank you that atleast 1 doc has taken this issue to give a solution. It is a very isolated place to have spasms and chronic pain lifelong. I will comment after i try your tips. Is the trigger point cane massager good for these points?

[@donovantreeremoval7952]

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[@sangeethraveendran5898]

Wow... nic right now i got same condition huge pain under the shoulder by doing this i get some relief

[@joannamascoll4362]

Thanks you 😘 so much for sharing this with me

[@joe-vv4dc]

Dr Alex, thank you so much . excellent video for a condition NOONE else could diagnose for me. Do u mind me asking what the purpose of the reachback exercise is ? and is the serratus anterior the main muscle that needs strengthening in this condition. thanks

[@marceleste637]

Gracias haré todo lo del roolling , y los ejercicios.Saludos desde la CDMX. 👍🏼🌈🚴‍♀️

[@itzVinqz]

Thank you for this video! Most informative vids are about trap pain on the same location. I have been looking for a video under the shoulder blade for years. I was a hardcore athlete battling this injury for 8 years. After my first session of these, i noticably felt better. Almost like throwing up as well. But the pain instantly vanished. You are the best ... Words can't explain

[@tompoulton1207]

Thank you so so much, been suffering a while now with a pain behind my shoulder blade was starting to get me down! Tried your exercises today and really helped already after the first go. Will now do these simple exercises daily. X Tom X

[@DanielSmith-fm4fs]

I need this. Wil start from today and comment again. While doing the first exercise I do feel pain so should I stop doing that or continue? Plz reply.

[@juicy_lipzzzzzzz9846]

I’ve been on my bed on the computer 💻 working and I got a horrible pain .. thank you so much . Do you have a TIKTOC

[@RimonChatterjeeMusic]

Thank you for these exercises it worked for me a lot.

[@doll7712]

Thankyou Thankyou soo much i was in pain from 3 days thankyou So much i spend 5-6 hours on desk

[@briankendrick5]

Great video. Great strategies, I’m going to start doing them. I really get the pain when shoulders/serratus anterior is protracted. For example, like when doing the exercises on all 4’s and pushing through the hands. Is this normal?

[@bradleywfearn]

Oh I love you man. It's been hard to find exercises that specifically target under the shoulder blade pain. I'll be doing these daily for sure

[@vulfreyde]

Did it help?

[@keegsmum]

Can this pain refer into the rotator cuff and/or triceps?

[@kristinas5714]

Hi dr rizza! Can this pain be tied somehow to an initial elbow and nerve pain in the arms that travelled up and settled in the rib area ?

[@hitco7752]

Suggest a stabilized chair designed for back and arm rest left and right that can be raised and lowered or I can design one for your eyes only

[@abderrafieelouahabi3373]

Very helpful thanks Doctor

[@fazmoze5626]

I think I might have this slightly lower but still in thoracic spine from dishwashing at my job

[@saraiday1646]

Is there and alternative to the reach back if you have lower disc bulge l4 l5 s1?

[@pattycake5643]

The plant moves at 7.13 but so does his right heal at the same time, it is a very good edit, except for the fact that people are thinking he has a ghost. My boyfriend gets the seeing the heal move the same time the p.ant is moved. Very good editing.

[@saboorkhan7560]

I have similiar pain will try this soon

[@ganeshmadhan1290]

Last No.4 quadruped drill how many times will do..? Is it the modification of No.3 drill..? No.3 and 4 are same effect..?

[@funfactfuture]

What exactly im looking for.. Good job brother...

[@IdaBrun]

Hey thanks! I have Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and every single one of my ribs in my back is subluxed, they look like hopeful exercises though!

[@iLaZyFPS]

Ida Brun i have ahlers danlos aswell and been having left side rib pain for 6 months. Did this help u?

[@thecherrybluehouse]

Thank you for this video. You explained clearly what I'm struggling with and I think your suggestions will help ease off my pain.

[@sporticon082]

Hi Doc, I'm not sure if my pain is related to scapula or rhomboid. Can u pls explain how to identify the exact part? Clue: I can experience the pain btwn left shoulder blades even if I press my left clavicle bone and also the pain radiates till the hand from back of my elbow. Any help is highly appreciated.. Thanks in advance...

[@shoqwavebeats8745]

Dr Alex, will muscle relaxers help, I'm not a pill popper by far, but this pain is just getting ridiculous, I have houses to paint, I need permanent fix

[@nandkishorkhedkar8267]

Thank you Doctor, I'll try it and let you know the result. I have few questions, Few months ago my left hand's wrist ligament is teared in bike accident. Will it be the reason of pain in back shoulder blade? Also, can that ligament will rebuild or does it need surgery? I am not having any pain and I can move my wrist 360 degree but I can't do stuffs where more strengths is required. Please help me.

[@joanbaczek2575]

My whole spine cracks and pops doing first exercise and does nothing for my shoulder does that mean I should stop or keep trying?

[@TheOnceandFutureGeek]

Is there a modified version of the reach back for people who can't sit on their heels? I have joint problems in my knees and sitting on my heels is literally out of the question. I'd like to try these to see if they help, it's been a year of shoulder blade pain (and neck/upper arm pain when the pain spreads too much and everything seizes up) an neither my doctors nor PT know what the problem is nor have any suggested the rib joint as a culprit instead of muscles. I just get a lot of shrugs and sent to acupuncture and massage therapy, which only help for a few hours before it just goes back to being painful. Thanks for the video!

[@zuhalcan3946]

At 7:14, the plant in the pot at the left is joining exercises :)

[@amarjeetgrewal8902]

Thanks for the exercises

[@santoshkajrekar814]

Are there any signs like swelling in nerve or Dark spot on skin Because I have both on my back and it pains

[@joanbaczek2575]

See a dr

[@therock1521]

Take care of it guys mine falls asleep sometimes and it sucks

[@EbiStephenJacob]

Thanks doc... super helpful

[@raunaqsingh7211]

Will this help as i hv shoulder blade pain aswell as arm and neck i cant move my hand back or up nor at side it pains tooomuch if i try taking my arm up or back cant put body weight on shoulder right side shud i do

[@yiltadesse]

Amazing, really awesome n helpful!! Quite many more times better than doctors in action here!!

[@chaddrweston]

Thanks for taking the time - super helpful!

[@lillye1791]

This really helped me. Thank you

[@edonbejtullahu3111]

What to use if u dont have any equipment

[@red6833]

Great exercise. Thank you very much!

[@ytomar6091]

Hi, i am from India,I am nowadays having the same symptoms, as locked down at home, also lying down maximum for last 1 week, as having viral and fever, so pls guide that is it due to excessive lying down, as no exercise.....

[@Dxriz1]

Can this cause pinched nerves and numbness and tingling?

[@stephaniegutierrez6222]

Hi. Do you think this would be helpful for people with costochondritis?

[@DrAlexRitza]

Hi Stephanie. It depends on your case. Sometimes costochondritis improves with better spine and rib cage movement/health. See a professional but these exercises are worth a try

[@blankaorkinrad456]

wow, nice, thorough explaining Dr.

[@ip1261]

could this problem also cause heart palpitations with certain movements?

[@realtalk9195]

Mate iv had a pain in between my shoulder blade an spine for nearly 2 years it sends pain to the left front side of my rib and makes me think I’m having a heart attack. It feels like my breathing’s been slightly restricted aswell which sometimes causes me to panic. Iv had blood tests an ecg heart test the day it all started and again 3 week ago and everything seems normal. but for the past 6 months iv also been getting a lot of palpitations I probably have about 5 a day and the scare the absolute shit out of me as I’m feeling my heart go all out of rhythm for a few seconds. Think I’m back at my gps in a few weeks to discuss it further. I had 1 session of physiotherapy and 1 session on Chyro either did fuck all. the actual very slight niggling pain that I’m hoping the cause of all these other symptoms is about a 0.5/10 but it’s the shallow breathing ad palpitations that feels really worrying

[@ip1261]

@@realtalk9195 I guess that to see an osteopath and a neurologist would probably be better. from what you describe it sounds like a nerve is blocked or irritated. I have a very similar problem only it became bigger as it spread on the left shoulder where I discovered an impingement. a neurologist can do an ultrasound and check for outlet thoracic syndrom and check the nerve course. paresthesias feelings can cause palpitations, I had it too, now it comes just in specific positions. a stomach check is also due, as those are also symptoms of stomach problems and viruses like helicobacter. I have got better with physiotherapy, massage and rest. no exercises for my upper body until now. now I am starting with reha sport but I still have neurological visits to do, due to suspected Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.

[@realtalk9195]

@@ip1261 thanks for the reply I’m definitely going to demand to see a neurologist now you’ve gave me so much info iv literally took a screenshot lol very much appreciated mate wish you all the best and will keep you posted 👍

[@marwaal-tigani9320]

Thank you very much for this video

[@sanoberjeelani8293]

I am not able to sit on my heels. Is there any other sitting position?

[@clairerogers6779]

Any chance the issue could be due to sleeping position?

[@SloansAbroad]

Mine is sleeping position.

[@mochi_4726]

MINE IS BECAUSE OF THAAT

[@bjornderoderidder479]

Sleeping position or weight lifting

[@kent2oy22]

I was suffering neck and back pain for 3 years

[@sarahpurcell4899]

I always thought I had a huge knot this is a miracle

[@FatalFist]

My right rhomboid tends to flare up if I over extend my right arm in certain activities. It all started with doing a dead lift and I jerked my head up when rising that somehow activated it. So I’m hoping stretches like this can help alleviate, Athlean X also has suggestions too.

[@dennelllancaster5187]

Thank you, Dr. Ritza. These exercises is what I needed.

[@jonnyb9586]

Thank you, much appreciated.

[@delenamorrison9426]

Does the pain come and go and only last a few seconds

[@naveenbanna4602]

sir i am suffring from 15 days due to pain near shoulder blade but it pains only when i run jump or lift some heavy things

[@neeleshdevre7905]

Thanks sir with heartly 🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@chanchalyumnam3451]

Thank u so much Faced this problem

[@BA-zd8ts]

i dont have a foam roller what can we use as an alternative?

[@charm8167]

Rolled up firm towel use bands to hold together.

[@classhelp_line8473]

I am facing this problem. .... ...would you please tell me the reason behind this? ?? .....I have musculoskeletal pain. ..also lacking of vitamin d. ..

[@sangaychoden2630]

I am having left side upper back pain, left arm pain ,left leg pain , heart pain and headache with eye pain .Can you plz suggest why I am having this

[@Abdallah86F]

See a chiropractor

[@zhareenm6364]

Im getting it on my upper back bone right side. It comes often after i carry a bag or sit for long time 😭

[@PyroCooper]

Lol why ya crying its nothing

[@crybaby4696]

Same but it’s on my left side

[@shaydonwastaken8565]

@@PyroCooper if it’s nothing why u on this video sa

[@PyroCooper]

@@shaydonwastaken8565 ok naruto fan

[@shaydonwastaken8565]

i dont even like naruto i just chose a random picture lmao@@PyroCooper

[@azzabesher6435]

Hi thank you for your exercises.but I have lumbar spondylothesis i andn the upper back .and l suffer a lot from chronic pain in my shoulder..will these exercises be helpful to me .because I have done some exercises for the pain in my lower back .but it hurt it more..I suffer a lot from shoulder please help me.. I am crying most of the time

[@sunethsilva2720]

Something really amazing I used for frozen shoulder, healanfeel.com/collections/all-products/products/massage-gun?variant=31260049735738 It comes with warranty worth the money

[@YouWhoozy]

Exercises start at 3:23

[@miguelservetus9534]

Could you provide references that demonstrate that this is a spine issue? My search of the internet, pub med, Google scholar do not help.

[@DrAlexRitza]

what do you mean by spine issue? What else would it be? It is not organic pain in the cases I am speaking about.

[@murugeshmariner176]

My final cord getting sounds what to do sir please advise me

[@vivianmajas9454]

Thanks a lot you have help me

[@shubhamyaduvanshi3504]

I had done these exercises for 4-5 days got 60-70% relief and I skipped it for a day or two again there is a pain in all mid back starting under the shoulder blade It's been 2 year some time it goes away but from last one month it's hurting a lot Plz help should I get a mri or visit a chiropractor

[@shubhamyaduvanshi3504]

It start when I sit without back support

[@aj_andrew89]

thanks man..it help a lots

[@KARIS1961]

Great video. Please don’t take this the wrong way. Your eyelashes! Wow! I want them. 😃

[@somaabraham7641]

Thank you so much

[@qubomark9758]

I'm also having serious pain on this part.. from a longtime n Doctor said it's causing of liver damage ,is it true sir.. pls ans me

[@apjkalam6460]

Yes fatty liver problem

[@Kibrekidusan...888]

I think your assumption is different from the rest youtuber as I watched to get a solution for pain under my left shoulder which started repetitive sortation job at Amazon. When i get break it is OK but not absolute cure. But I worked set up for my belly then immediately it started that horrible pain😏😪

[@shadowdance4666]

Wow I really felt it on the foam roller when I reached my arm around

[@iqraakbar1924]

I am suffering this swear pain I am taking alot of tablets but can't releif

[@GurmeetSingh-qe5zx]

What about back working ie latpull down ?? Etc

[@DrAlexRitza]

That likely won't hurt.

[@mrm8422]

@7:06, imagine ur wife finds you doing this in the middle of the night when u r working through the night and her expressions!

[@perfectperzo9590]

Gracias

[@iraqmuzic1]

actually I have this pain for almost 6 months,. I tried everything no one figure it out yet. I really don’t know what to do anymore

[@KareemOwens.]

Brooo I need to figure this out.. I got CFB next year

[@iraqmuzic1]

If anyone has figured out please let me know

[@ahappyimago]

Go to an experienced chiropractor

[@ThiagoCosr]

Did you figure it out?

[@sierra._lifts]

Korean massage and chiro

[@Tardaasa]

I have so much love for you right now 🥺

[@priyanshukhullar1032]

Thanks Jonny Sins

[@DrAlexRitza]

hahahahha you are welcome?

[@carol8696]

Well, how do you get down on the floor just getting on the floor alone almost kill me. Now I have shoulder, neck, wrist, elbow and ankle pain This is for young people already in good physical shape.

[@DamnDemi]

Thank you Dr Alex

[@scwheeler24]

Had this problem for years. Found passive hanging. Boom!