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What can cause upper back pain between the shoulders?

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Several things: This problem can only be solved by seeing your doctor and being evaluated face-to-face. After a thorough examination, your doctor should be able to tell you what's wrong and what to do about it.

Dr Chuu and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/26/2018

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