Symptoms of scapular rib syndrome

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The puncture point of scapular line: the middle of the 7th-8th intercostal space. The insertion point of the medial side of the scapular line should be slightly lower, but not close to the lower edge of the rib. The lateral entry point of scapular line should be in the middle of intercostal space. To avoid injury of intercostal nerves and blood vessels. Symptoms of scapular rib syndrome? Let's talk about it

Symptoms of scapular rib syndrome

Scapular area pain, and can have the affected side of the head pillow, shoulder and arm, scapula in the upper corner of the pain, the upper back often have a heavy sense of restraint, pain can spread forward chest, neck activity can be slightly limited, serious chest back can not be straight, can not be sedentary, pain can make the chest breathing movement is limited.

The tenderness point can be felt on the affected side of the neck, and the neck muscles on the affected side are tense. In the medial corner of the shoulder and foot bones and the edge of the column, the "Jindong" with longitudinal strip like stripping can often be felt, and there is a sense of friction and friction sound in the local area.

Radiation pain can reach neck, occipital and head; It can also reach forearm, wrist and hand along the back of upper arm; It can also radiate around the chest wall along the intercostal nerves 4 and 5. During the examination, tenderness in the medial angle of the scapula or its upper and lower parts can be found, which is called trigger point.

matters needing attention

To avoid doing exercises that cause strain, do functional exercises of neck, shoulder and back properly. Keep warm and avoid catching cold on neck, shoulder and back. Avoid carrying heavy objects. Pay attention to correct bad posture and bad work habits.