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I had a sudden onset of extreme pain in the right shoulder blade(rsb) followed by burning sensation. also rsb is protruding more than the left. ideas?

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Monitor: A nerve provides function to the shoulder blade (long thoracic) that can be irritated, so stretch and strengthen.

Answered 10/23/2016

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