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My left shoulder blade feels weird, feels heavy and feels like it gets stuck up sometimes, it cracks too. been hurting for awhile. not lung problems.

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Shoulderblade : You may have suffered a sprain of your shoulder blade. Try to have someone give you light massage. A topical rub such as bengay, icyhot may be of some help. If none of that works, may try physical therapy but will need to be referred by a provider.

Answered 7/31/2013

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