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Why does the part of my spine just below my shoulder blades feel really tender?

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Dr. James Bicos answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Muscle strain : The most likely reason is a muscle strain. You can also have some facet issues and at the extreme you may have something wrong with the bony part of the spine - ie tumor (this is rare but can happen).

Dr Rankin agreed

Answered 3/26/2013

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