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Having upper back pain between shoulder blades when moving neck. what do you recommend?
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Muscle spasm: Start with heat, rest, nsaids, and massage. If that fails you can ask your pcp to prescribe a muscle relaxer.
Answered 4/1/2013
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Neck and back pain: The neck and back pain can be caused by muscle strain, spinal stenosis, ruptured disc, nerve impingement ... It sounds like you have neck pain radiating to upper back area. If your pain persists, you should seek help from a pain management doctor. You might benefit from a comprehensive evaluation.
Answered 12/10/2013
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