I survived septicaemia in 2010 but they had to remove three sections of spinal protrusions (laminectomies) to get at the infection. I made a full recovery but 3 years later started getting chest and then upper-back pain. I tried massage but the benefit was short-term as my upper back muscles and those along the length of the spine were in constant 'spasm' i.e. tight.
After MRI scan I was operated on to drain a cyst in my spine, as it was thought scar tissue had blocked circulation of cerebrospinal fluid. 2 years after that I have constant pain in a band between my shoulder blades, and chest pain. I get some relief from massage and AIS (Active Isolated Stretching) but I wonder whether there are any yin yoga poses that might help?
A massage therapist believes scar tissue to the side of my spine at shoulder blade level is a contributory factor, and physio believes head and shoulders forward is another