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Had like an ache in between my shoulder blades. i'm perfectly healthy but am under a lot of stress. could this cause it?

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Dr. Karen Butler answered

Yes: Yes doubds like you are stressed. Try relaxing out heat over the back of the are and then stretch. Even massage would be beneficial. Try these things first.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. John Rhoades answered

Yes: Try using some intermittent warm, moist packs to the area 3 times per day for about 15 minutes each time. If it continues, or worsens, then medical exam would be recommended.

Answered 1/24/2016

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A member asked:

Had like an ache in between my shoulder blades. i'm perfectly healthy but am under a lot of stress. could this cause it?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Karen Butler answered

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