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A member asked:
Can trigger points in levator scapulae cause burning pain between shoulder blades and lower neck ?
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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.
Answered 4/21/2015
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Agree with Dr.: Khan. This type of pain can also respond to scraping (gua sha) ; acupuncture.
Answered 1/11/2014
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