Why do my shoulder blades burn with pain after carrying a shoulder bag?

Why do my shoulder blades burn with pain after carrying a shoulder bag?

1. Introduction A burning pain between the shoulder blades after carrying a shoulder bag is caused by continuous, asymmetrical isometric contraction of the scapular stabilizing muscles. To prevent the bag’s strap from slipping off the shoulder, the nervous system subconsciously forces the trapezius, levator scapulae, and rhomboid muscles to shrug upward and lock into a … Read more