Symptoms
Upper Thoracic Back Pain
Burning pain between the shoulder blades, commonly from rhomboids, middle trapezius, scalenes and infraspinatus.
Overview
Burning pain between the shoulder blades, commonly from rhomboids, middle trapezius, scalenes and infraspinatus. Identifying which muscle reproduces the patient's familiar pain on palpation guides treatment and often produces meaningful change alongside standard care.
Primary Symptoms
Secondary Symptoms
References
- • Travell & Simons — Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction
Medically reviewed by: Physio Energy clinical team — physiotherapists specialised in myofascial pain · Last reviewed:
