After a thorough examination to rule out the cervical and thoracic spine, what you have left is sharp, localized qi stagnation of the soft tissues causing the “rhomboid pain.” If it’s not the C or T spine causing the problem, then what could be causing this tissue issue? It can be a bunch of different reasons such as dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, poor posture, muscle imbalances, trauma, deconditioning, overuse, etc.
Christopher Maslowski, DACM, LAc
Dr. Christopher Maslowski graduated from PCOM with a doctorate in acupuncture and Chinese medicine, and practices TCM and functional medicine in Connecticut. He has a passion for treating mental health disorders and is making it his clinical mission to help veterans improve their quality of life.