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Why does the left side of my upper back hurt when i turn my head to the left?

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Dr. Anhkiet Tran answered

Upper back pain: It might be due to straining of left upper back muscle and tendons. Pain is generally in the area between shoulder blade and spines.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 5/24/2017

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