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I have a stabbing pain on my scapula bone what causes this and what are the treatments ?

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Muscle: Usually muscle pain. This might be muscle spasm. Try rest, otc meds, stretching, heat, massage. If it progresses, talk to doc for exam and recs.

Answered 8/21/2013

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Multiple Things: Many sources can result in referred pain to the shoulder blade. Along with the neurogenic sources like cervical (c6 for example) and the suprascapular nerve, we also see many patients with occult shoulder pathology have referred pain to this area. Patients who are very flexible can also have occult shoulder instability refer pain to this area.

Answered 12/10/2013

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Scapula Pain: Inflammation can occur underneath the shoulder blade where there is a bursa. This is called scapulothoracic bursitis and can be treated with therapy, NSAIDS, pain medications, and possibly a steroid injection. Make an appointment with an Orthopaedic shoulder surgeon to be evaluated and discuss treatment options. Take care, Joe Wilson.

Answered 1/9/2015

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