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A member asked:

Can a 3 mm cervical disk herniation cause pain in the shoulder blade?

9 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

No: No it cannot.. There is generally not a clinically significant herniation.

Answered 9/1/2020

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Yes: If it is located laterally, where the nerve exits, it can. You still should do well with conservative care.

Dr Pack and 6 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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