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I've been having a slight discomfort over the last three days when lying on my bed under my left shoulder blade. i regularly wear a back pack?

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Dr. Dewey Jones iv answered

Could be neck pain: Your backpack may be straining your neck. Often felt in shoulder blade.

Dr Miller agreed

Answered 9/4/2013

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