People who complain of pain in the left shoulder and shoulder blade that does not stop even after taking analgesics usually end up in the emergency room, where they are often diagnosed with an acute heart attack.
Research shows that the greater the risk factors for heart problems, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes, the higher the rate of shoulder pain.
Patients with the highest risk factors were 2-6% more likely to have shoulder pain than those without these factors.
Additionally, the odds of tendinopathy (tendon damage) were 6 times higher. Participants in this study with intermediate levels of various risk factors had fewer shoulder problems.
Controlling blood pressure and risk factors for heart disease can significantly reduce shoulder pain.
