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I woke up this morning with a sharp pain below my left shoulder blade. it also hurts when i breath in and gets worse when i move around.

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Dr. Thomas Deberardino answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Likely- muscle cramp: With no history of trauma or injury, the most likely cause of pain in the area described is a muscle injury. The intercostal, latissmus, and serratus anterior and rhomboid periscapular muscles could be some og the actual muscles involved. A trial of nsaids, rest, light stretching (when tolerated) should allow for a slef-limiting recovery. If still painful > 7 days seek orthopaedic evaluation.

Answered 11/24/2020

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