Tension between the shoulder blades is one of the most common complaints we hear from active adults, desk workers, cyclists, skiers, lifters, golfers, and people who spend long hours driving or working at a computer. You may feel it as: A knot between the shoulder blades Tightness around the rhomboids Aching in the mid-back Stiffness after sitting Discomfort with rowing or pulling exercises Burning between the shoulder blades Neck and upper-trap tension Difficulty opening the