back pain

[jenniferkidsme]

hi my partner was playing with with the baby lifting him up and down later on he got a sudden sharp pain under his right shoulder blade and the top of his right arm which is a bit swollen the pain is bad when he is moving but it is not as bad when he is resting it even when he is yawning the pain is bad any thoughts on what he can do

[Heidi]

Hi

This could be a number of things. A muscle tear may be one of the more likely things:

http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/cybertherapist/back/shoulder/rotatorcuff.htm

Have a look at the above page for symptoms and treatment. If the pain is limiting his activity he should go to a Doctor for a referral as soon as possible.