Scapular/ upper back Pain

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Krishan Shiva,

 

I was just thinking about postures and kriyas that have worked for

me in the past to unlock my back. The only thing is, is that if the

rib has rotated then some of these tend to aggravate it, if the

joint is just locked, sometimes it will open it up.

 

1) frog pose

2) spinal Twist (aggravates rib), head circles

3)plow pose (''''''''''''''')

4) Wahe Guru Kriya (Shakta's book, lots of head rotation in it)

5) heart opening kriya's where arms are held up or out to the side

(but if it's an in flammation of the muscle that would make it

worse)

 

6)(If you know SNR) Sat nam Rasayan on yourself, have an intention

to understand what the pain is related to and to release whatever

can be released at this time.

 

7) if it's muscular tension you can also use a tennis ball to

massage your own back. Lay on top of the ball placed between the

spine and shoulder blade roll around until you find the sore spot

and hold it, breathe, and open your awareness, see if some of the

tension will release, maybe some awareness will rise up into your

consciousness?

 

At any rate, try to rule out on the physical level first what the

problem isn't, because your approach to self healing is different

based on what the symptoms are.

 

In my experience, the muscles reflect what's happening structurally

(in the spine) so just working on a muscle can give some relief, But

it might not take you to the root of the problem unless there is

something else going on during the treatment like healing of some

kind. It usually requires a mixture of therapies and a meditative

practice.

 

My first line of attack, is to always get some initial decrease in

the pain. Those original suggestions of ice and stretch should

help, you might try the tennis ball massage as well, "as things to

get you through the night".

 

Feel better,

Sat Sangeet