A member asked:

Was woken up with sharp pain in right shoulder blade and neck. what could cause something like this? (haven't been in any accidents)

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Dr. Jeffrey Sider answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Spasm, nerve?: It sounds like you may have a pinched nerve or some muscle spasm these symptoms can occur without specific i juries try some ice and nsaids see your md if symptoms persist.

Answered 12/1/2012

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It can be one of : Several possibilities ranging from: muscular, cervical disc origin, shoulder issue, even gi, respiratory and cardiac etiology. If it does not resolve or worsens, see your doctor.

Answered 1/19/2017

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