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Had pain from middle of my back which stretched around took pain killers which eased it now its in my shoulder blade. ?

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Dr. Qamar Khan answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Stretch/ICE: Recommend course of stretching, icing and anti-inflammories for 1-2 weeks. If not better, you may consider evaluation for other treatment options. Consider further imaging studies like x-ray or mri.

Answered 1/13/2014

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