How long does trapezius pain last?
I have been having pain in my left Trapezius for over 1 mth now. It waxes and wanes, burning,tight feeling, dull ache, almost constantly. NSAIDS don’t really help, but I can’t say I’ve been particularly diligent in taking them. Heat is about the only thing that really helps, I have a hydroculator. I’ve been under alot of stress due to a sudden job loss, but now will be returning to work. I have had this in the past,but don’t remember if it lasted this long. I’m an RN, and have been working in the hospital for the past 30 yrs or so, so there has been alot of tugging and pu lling, and I usually do my pulling transfers from the left side, because I’m short & for some reason can pull better, even though I’m right handed. Any ideas? This problem started when I was in my mid 20’s, and flares up @ times.
Besides the obvious suggestions, (I’m going to assume you are not an idiot and have already considered seeking medical advce), try allowing the area some seriuos time to heal itself, possibly two weeks off. You’d be surprised what time can do to an injury. Also, be sure to stay hydrated and balanced nutrientwise to ensure you are promoting a sufficient healing condition during the time off.
Hi Kathy, of course you probably already know that there is no single answer as to how long any pain will last. It depends on several factors including the source/cause of the pain. The first thing that I always recommend to a client experiencing pain of an unknown or persistent origin is that they see their physician. This always beat ‘guessing’ and or self-treatment that may or may not work over the long term.
I hope that this helps.
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This sounds like a postural issue to me . Here’s the test , roll your shoulder blades back , and down . Make sure that your shoulders are pulling down away from your ears . Just try to pinch your scapula together and then reach your fingertips downward toward your knees . Once you’re in this position , move your head back and forth and see if the pain hasn’t subsided .
My guess is that this adjustment will provide relief , illustrating that your pec minor , and some other shoulder muscles are misaligned in comparison to your rhomboids and levitator scapulae .
If this is the case , try seated , or standing rows . Be sure to pinch your shoulder blades before allowing your biceps to engage . It should almost feel like two separate movements . For every set of rows doe a two minute pec stretch , or have a licensed massage therapist practice myofascial release on the aforementioned pec minor , major , and anterior shoulder complex .
good luck
