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Between my shoulder blades hurt i have tried ice amd heat and nothing is working?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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One option: This is a frequent area for trigger (ashi) points - have you considered acupuncture?

Answered 5/4/2013

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A member asked:

Between my shoulder blades hurt i have tried ice amd heat and nothing is working?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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