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I have what seems to be a knot around my right shoulder blade however it is painful even when i am not touching it or moving that arm. what is it?

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Dr. Roy Arnold answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Muscle spasm: Knots in muscles are usually due to local spasm. Much of the time they go away on their own. Sometimes you need to visit a massage therapist or myofascial release practitioner to get them worked out. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

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Answered 11/17/2014

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