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I was putting up a shower curtain and i got a pain in my right shoulder blade now it hurts when i breath can this be a pulled muscle?

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Dr. Malina Milan answered

Yes: Yes, it could be, you can try applying heat and gentle massage as well as over the counter pain medication. Good luck!

Answered 2/8/2014

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A member asked:

I was putting up a shower curtain and i got a pain in my right shoulder blade now it hurts when i breath can this be a pulled muscle?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Malina Milan answered

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