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I've been having pain by my left shoulder blade and its been going on for over a week. i'm thinking of seeing a doctor but i'm not sure?
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Pain: Most commonly a muscle knot in the rhomboid or one of the other muscles surrounding the shoulder blade. See a pm&r specialist for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
Answered 5/9/2013
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