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2/27/2010
Dr. Mark, Physician / Surgeon
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VerifiedWell, pain in the region between the shoulder blades can still be muscle spasms related to a neck issue, as people with irritation of the lower cervical spine can have pains that seem to involve the area between the shoulder blades.
Generally, if this is all you have -- tenderness in the neck (without other symptoms - such as fever, mental status changes, pains shooting down the arms), it is less likely to be serious.
Of course, without a complete exam, it's impossible to know with certainty, but continued pain following an injury to the neck is not unheard of.
Generally, if this is all you have -- tenderness in the neck (without other symptoms - such as fever, mental status changes, pains shooting down the arms), it is less likely to be serious.
Of course, without a complete exam, it's impossible to know with certainty, but continued pain following an injury to the neck is not unheard of.
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