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Stabbing right shoulder blade pain made worse when looking down. no trauma or physical activity. ok to wait for it to resolve on own or see a dr?

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Dr. J.Milo Sewards answered

Check your neck: it wouldn't hurt to have a doctor examine your neck, as that is likely the source of your shoulder blade pain. Most times, the treatment is pretty straightforward. Heat, stretching, sometimes massage therapy or a short course of physical therapy can take care of the muscle spasm and pain.

Answered 5/19/2015

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A member asked:

Stabbing right shoulder blade pain made worse when looking down. no trauma or physical activity. ok to wait for it to resolve on own or see a dr?

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