| Anyone who is looking for the subject of back pain when swallowing specifically, between the shoulder blades (trapezius muscles) here is my story. One night while shopping in Wal-Mart I felt itching in my back and ignored it. The next day I went to eat in a restaurant and felt a sharp pain in my back, when I swallowed a chicken wing I ignored it. That night I ate dinner and felt the pain with each swallow. I said to myself if it does not go away in two days I will see a doctor. Sure enough it did not go away and I got extremely anxious. I went to see the doctor, after many hours on the internet. He sent me for a barium swallow, stating he never heard of such a thing. When I went to the Radiologist, ( who saw me personally for the swallow) he told me he had heard of it and it could happen with injury to the trapezius muscle. He also mentioned that the trapezius muscle is a long muscle and is related to the larynx, pharynx and sternocleidomastoid muscle via Cranial Never XI (Accessory nerve). I remember injuring that muscle seriously that day I went to Wal-Mart, but could not find any link between injury and this type of symptom. Sure enough when the muscle healed about 2 weeks later, the pain went away. I hope this helped anyone who is going crazy trying to find this information. Of course if you feel this is not your case, see a doctor right away. Painful swallowing is any pain or discomfort while swallowing. You may feel it high in the neck or lower down behind the breastbone. Most often, the pain feels like a strong sensation of squeezing or burning. Painful swallowing may be a symptom of a serious disorder. Show
ConsiderationsSwallowing involves many nerves and muscles in the mouth, throat area, and food pipe (esophagus). Part of swallowing is voluntary. This means you are aware of controlling the action. However, much of swallowing is involuntary.  Problems at any point in the swallowing process (including chewing, moving food to the back of the mouth, or moving it to the stomach) can result in painful swallowing. Swallowing problems can cause symptoms such as:
CausesSwallowing problems may be due to infections, such as:
Swallowing problems may be due to a problem with the esophagus, such as:
Other causes of swallowing problems include:
Home CareSome tips that may help you to ease swallowing pain at home include:
If someone is choking, immediately perform the Heimlich maneuver. When to Contact a Medical ProfessionalContact your health care provider if you have painful swallowing and:
Tell your provider about any other symptoms that occur with the painful swallowing, including:
What to Expect at Your Office VisitYour provider will examine you and ask about your medical history and symptoms, including:
The following tests may be done:
Alternative NamesSwallowing - pain or burning; Odynophagia; Burning feeling when swallowing Images
ReferencesAllen CT, Nussenbaum B, Merati AL. Acute and chronic laryngopharyngitis. In: Flint PW, Francis HW, Haughey BH, et al, eds. Cummings Otolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery. 7th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2021:chap 61. DeVault KR. Symptoms of esophageal disease. In: Feldman M, Friedman LS, Brandt LJ, eds. Sleisenger and Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease: Pathophysiology/Diagnosis/Management. 11th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2021:chap 13. Pandolfino JE, Kahrilas PJ. Esophageal neuromuscular function and motility disorders. In: Feldman M, Friedman LS, Brandt LJ, eds. Sleisenger and Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease: Pathophysiology/Diagnosis/Management. 11th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2021:chap 44. Wilcox CM. Gastrointestinal consequences of infection with human immunodeficiency virus. In: Feldman M, Friedman LS, Brandt LJ, eds. Sleisenger and Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease: Pathophysiology/Diagnosis/Management. 11th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2021:chap 35. Review Date 7/1/2021Updated by: Michael M. Phillips, MD, Emeritus Professor of Medicine, The George Washington University School of Medicine, Washington, DC. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team. How come my back hurts when I swallow food?Back pain after eating is likely caused by referred pain. Pay attention to other symptoms that may help your doctor diagnose your condition. If your back pain is caused by GERD or ulcers, you may need to make lifestyle adjustments. Those can include changes to your diet, reducing your weight, exercise, or medications.
Can you feel esophagus pain in your back?Because of the intensity of heartburn associated with GERD, pain may radiate from the referred area of the esophagus to your lower back.
Can indigestion be felt in the back?If you are experiencing chronic cases of GERD and heartburn, you may notice an increased intensity in your symptoms. Your chest pain may radiate to your back between your shoulder blades, lower back, and down into your abdomen. You should visit a doctor if your heartburn is manifesting as increased back pain.
Why does my back hurt between my shoulder blades when I swallow?Acid Reflux
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) may cause referred pain to the back in the area between the shoulder blades. Other symptoms of GERD include: Chest discomfort or ache. Hoarse voice.
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