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.
Diana Hermann, LAc
Diana Hermann is a licensed acupuncturist and NCCAOM board certified in Chinese herbology. She is owner of Zi Zai Dermatology (herbal skin care products) and maintains a private practice in Fort Collins, Colorado. She also writes a blog to help educate both patients and practitioners of TCM about skin care. She can be reached at herbalist@zizaidermatology.com. For more information visit www.ZiZaiDermatology.wordpress.com.