severe <\/a>\u2013 it\u2019s important that you contact your healthcare provider; particularly if the pain is sharp and comes on suddenly. <\/p>\n\n\n\nThere are so many factors that can lead to shoulder blade pain, and some of the causes can be severe and even life-threatening. Cancer, cardiovascular disease, and pulmonary disorders are known to cause shoulder blade pain, and these conditions require prompt medical care. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Even if the cause is not life-threatening, but perhaps tendonitis, a strain, or a sprain, a proper diagnosis is necessary in order to successfully eradicate the pain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
After conducting a complete physical, asking you multiple questions about your symptoms, and performing any necessary diagnostic tests (X-rays, MRIs, CT scans, etc), your doctor will be able to provide you with an accurate diagnosis and recommend effective treatment methods for your pain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n
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