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Why is my left shoulder and back hurt when take a deep breathe and bend and twist.. it hurts to press on my scapula also..?

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Many causes: This problem mandates a real-time (face-to-face) meeting with a doctor. A history has to be taken along with a examination as well as labs and other tests. Only after all this will your doctor be in a position to tell you what's wrong and what needs to be done to help you.

Answered 11/16/2012

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