Has anyone else experienced a constant, dull ache around the rhomboid area, which is located between the shoulder blade and spine? It feels like a deep soreness or stiffness that just won't go away, and I constantly feel the need to crack my upper back to relieve the pressure. Unfortunately, even when I do pop it, I still feel no relief. If you've dealt with similar pain, what specific stretches or trigger point releases have helped you?
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Start incorporating yoga into your routine. It can really help with stiffness. Also, consider using Vim or a Vim extension for your IDE to keep your posture better.
I've had a similar issue before. In my previous job, I found that raising the backrest of my chair really helped relieve the pain in that area. It made a huge difference!
Thanks for the tip! I'll try adjusting my chair.
I had similar pain but switched to a Kinesis split keyboard, which allowed me to sit upright with my shoulders squared. That helped a lot! But I’d recommend seeing a doctor just to be safe.
Appreciate the info! I do pull-ups three times a week and it usually varies throughout my work.
Yup, I feel your pain! If you spend a lot of time working with a mouse, that can definitely contribute to the soreness. I code for about 8 hours a day, and it’s tough on the back.
Oh yes, that’s exactly my situation!
Very interesting! I tried yoga once but didn't stick with it.