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Hello, i have a weird sharp stabbing pain right in the middle of my left shoulder blade, which occasionally runs up to my neck. it mostly happens when i yawn or sneeze but also just hurts daily. this has been going on for 3 weeks. need help please?

Q: hello, i have a weird sharp stabbing pain right in the middle of my left shoulder blade, which occasionally runs up to my neck. it mostly happens when i yawn or sneeze but also just hurts daily. this has been going on for 3 weeks. need help please?

: 3 weeks of that pain warrants an examination by a physician or orthopedic specialist. I believe an xray is also in order. Primary pathology of the scapula or a nerve/muscle impingement are possibilities. The impingement may be in the neck vertebrae.

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

3 weeks of that pain warrants an examination by a physician or orthopedic specialist. I believe an xray is also in order. Primary pathology of the scapula or a nerve/muscle impingement are possibilities. The impingement may be in the neck vertebrae.

Answered 1/2/2023

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A member asked:

Hello, i have a weird sharp stabbing pain right in the middle of my left shoulder blade, which occasionally runs up to my neck. it mostly happens when i yawn or sneeze but also just hurts daily. this has been going on for 3 weeks. need help please?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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