What does a persistent numbing sensation in the shoulder blade mean?

What does a persistent numbing sensation in the shoulder blade mean?

1. Introduction A persistent numbing sensation in the shoulder blade typically indicates the compression or irritation of a nerve supplying the upper back, most commonly the dorsal scapular nerve or a cervical nerve root. This neurological interference disrupts the normal sensory signals traveling from the skin and muscles of the scapular region to the brain, … Read more