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What could be causing pain in my back between shoulder blades that makes it painful to breathe and sometimes numbness in my arms or legs?

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Herniated disc: A herniated intervertebral disc or spondylosis with compression of the nerve roots. Associated with muscle spasm.

Answered 8/31/2014

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Muscle spasm: Or a disc problem in the neck so see your doctor for an evaluation.

Answered 3/21/2014

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