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Can trigger points in levator scapulae cause burning pain between shoulder blades and lower neck ?

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Dr. Qamar Khan answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Yes: It is possible. If it does not resolve with your doctor;'s advice, stretching, massage and trigger point injections, consider further evaluation of the neck and mid back regions.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/21/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Agree with Dr.: Khan. This type of pain can also respond to scraping (gua sha) ; acupuncture.

Answered 1/11/2014

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A member asked:

Can trigger points in levator scapulae cause burning pain between shoulder blades and lower neck ?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Qamar Khan answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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