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I rode a wooden rollercoaster today and while riding i felt a sharp pain below my right shoulder blade slightly to the left. it still hurts 3 hour.

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Dr. Vadim Glukh answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery

Sprain: Mild to moderate whiplash injuries are not uncommon on those wooden roller coasters which may lead to abnormal sensation, along with trivial muscle sprain of the trapezius muscle.

Dr Phasouk agreed

Answered 3/24/2015

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Muscle strain: U tighten up during the ride and r thrown about. Ice rest activity modification. If persistent c u r pcp.Also otc nsaids.

Dr Satulovsky agreed

Answered 9/10/2013

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A member asked:

I rode a wooden rollercoaster today and while riding i felt a sharp pain below my right shoulder blade slightly to the left. it still hurts 3 hour.

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Vadim Glukh answered

Dr Phasouk agreed

Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Dr Satulovsky agreed

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