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Upper left back ache with heart ache?

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Dr. Martin Tamler answered

Back Pain: This is commonly triggered by a rhomboid muscle nodule. It can be treated by massage, physical therapy and / or injection. See your doctor for confirmation and treatment..

Answered 9/28/2016

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