Why does C5-C6 nerve compression cause rhomboid pain?
Ever wonder why your shoulder blade hurts when the real problem might be your neck?

It sounds strange, but it happens often. The C5-C6 level in your neck holds nerve roots that connect to muscles around your shoulder and upper back. When a disc at this level presses on a nerve, the pain doesn't always stay in the neck. It can travel down and show up as rhomboid pain, right between your shoulder blades.

This is called cervical radiculopathy, a pinched nerve that sends pain along its path instead of staying put.

Along with rhomboid pain, you might notice neck stiffness, tingling in your fingers, or arm weakness. Causes range from disc wear to poor posture to old injuries.

A doctor can confirm this with a physical exam and sometimes an MRI. Treatment often starts with physical therapy before anything more involved is considered.

If this sounds familiar, it's worth understanding the full picture.

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