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I have pain in upper back left side between shoulder blade and spine! any ideas?

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Dr. James Cole answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Neck or shoulder: This type of pain can be from the neck or the solder. Pathology in either area feel the same to the patient. If you have more shoulder pain, then she a shoulder doc or sports med doc. If you have more neck to the intrascapular region, consider seeing a spinal specialist.

Answered 10/23/2015

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