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What are some recommended exercises to help with back pain between the shoulder blades?

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Neck exercises: Most commonly pain between shoulder blades is as a result of cervical degeneration and loss of normal alignment. So exercise needs to include building up neck muscles and squeezing shoulder blades squeezing together and holding together for three seconds.

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Answered 3/4/2014

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