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I rear ended someone last friday going about 40 mph, a day later i started having pain in my shoulder blade when i move my neck left, right, or down, ?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

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Be seen: I would be seen as there are multiple possibilities; among the more common causes is an irritation of a nerve in the neck, a condition known as a cervical radiculopathy. A detailed exam and appropriate studies will likely reveal the cause.

Answered 2/4/2016

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A member asked:

I rear ended someone last friday going about 40 mph, a day later i started having pain in my shoulder blade when i move my neck left, right, or down, ?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

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