What does a lump on your shoulder blade mean?

A lump on the shoulder, back, chest or arm is most likely to be a lipoma or a cyst. A lipoma is a soft, fatty lump that grows under the skin. It’s fairly common, harmless and can usually be left alone. When you press a lipoma, it should feel soft and ‘doughy’ to touch.

Can shoulder blade pain be heart related?

Cardiac causes Women experiencing pain in the shoulder blade that cannot be explained by a musculoskeletal problem should seek immediate medical attention. Other heart conditions that may cause shoulder blade pain include: a tear in the aorta. inflammation of the lining of the heart.

Why do I have a knot under my left shoulder blade?

The most common source of muscle knots is the trapezius muscle. This muscle makes a triangle-like shape from the neck to the middle of the back and the shoulder. Tension and knots in the trapezius muscles often occur due to stress and poor posture.

How do I know if I have a Pancoast tumor?

The initial symptom of a pancoast tumor is pain in the shoulder radiating to the inner part of the scapula (large, triangular, flattened bone that lies over the ribs on the back). The pain may later extend to the inner side of the arm, elbow, and the pinky and ring fingers.

When should you get a lipoma checked?

Call your provider if it’s growing rapidly (over weeks), feels hard or doesn’t move as easily when you touch it. Your provider will check the lipoma to see if it has blood vessels, which is a sign of a rare type of painful lipoma called an angiolipoma.

What causes a lump on the top of the shoulder blade?

The shoulder blade can move downward, which forms a bump on top of your shoulder. Muscle contusion. A muscle contusion, or an injury to the muscle fibers, causes swelling and bluish discoloration.

Can a heart attack cause shoulder blade pain?

While pain in the shoulder blades occurs less commonly than pain in the chest, pain that occurs in the shoulder blades alone has been well documented in people having heart attacks. 6  Heart attacks, especially in women, need to be considered with any form of pain in the torso.

What causes a sharp pain in the left shoulder blade?

The most common cause of shoulder blade pain is a muscle strain. Short-term overuse of your arms and upper torso may be experienced in your scapula. This pain may be accompanied by pain in other muscle groups, such as your shoulder or back, but can be felt only in your shoulder blade as well.

What should you do if you have a lump on your shoulder?

A shoulder bump may be less concerning if it is soft and easily mobile; however, a shoulder lump that grows in size over time or changes in color or one that is hard, rigid or stuck in place should be followed up promptly. Cancerous growth, also called tumors, arise when cells divide and grow uncontrollably.