A 45-year-old member asked:

Light horseback riding. now i feel a shooting pain between my shoulder blades. what do you think happened?

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Dr. Alvin Steinanswered

Pain Management 62 years experience

Neck or spine: Could have injured by jarring an area in the neck or the thoraic apine. If it continues , get a medical examination.

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