Levator Scapulae Problem

[jozo13]

1. I'm pretty sure the pain started the first time I started a new workout with dips.
2. I didn't really notice the pain until the day after my workout. It was noticeable as soon as I woke up
3. The pain seems to be coming from the Levator Scapulae on my left side
4. The pain is fairly sharp
5. I only feel pain when I do certian things like reach around the scratch my back (around the side, not over the back)
6. I can feel a little twinge when I bring bumbbells up to my chest for incline presses, at the top motion of pull ups. It's really painful if I try to do dips
7. The pain seems to lessen after a day of rest.
8. No radiation to other parts of the body
9. I can't do dips!
10. My main concern is not being able to do an effective workout.
11. I've never had an issue in this area before
12. The pain is definitely not getting worse. I think I just keep aggravating it be workout that area.

[UConnJulie]

How long ago was this?
Does it hurt if you turn your head to either side or look up or down?
What's your posture like?

[jozo13]

It's been about two weeks since I first started feeling pain. I have no pain when moving my neck in any direction. I would have to say my posture is slightly slouched. Could that be contributor?

[UConnJulie]

Absolutely ... it sounds like a neck issue ... probably a facet joint problem ... might be good to get it checked in person by a professional.