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A 26-year-old female asked:

Constant dull pain in mid back between shoulder blades. pain can be sharp or burning at times. the pain is worse if i stretch neck down towards chest?

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Dr. Dustin Colegroveanswered

Internal Medicine 14 years experience

Musculoskeletal pain: Is the likely culprit. Stretching, applying heat, and practicing good posture will help. Over the counter Tylenol (acetaminophen) and ibuprofen can help with the discomfort.

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