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I experience pain in the muscle by my left shoulder blade;it happens when i try to keep the right posture. any tips on why it is so or how to cure it?

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Family Practice: This sounds like you may have a ms strain either from heavy lifting or over use. Trying to exercise after a lay off commonly can cause this injury. Then any movement can cause spasm or tightening in that area. Alternate ice with heat and take antiinflamatory physical therapy may be helpful.

Answered 3/10/2013

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