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Stinging type pain between shoulder blades - to the right of the spine. Pain not felt all

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Stinging type pain between shoulder blades - to the right of the spine. Pain not felt all the time but for example after longish bike ride, carrying rucsac or shopping.

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this pain could be due to a pinched nerve in your spine

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possibly from arthritis or a temporary herniated disk

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you would benefit from an MRI scan of your thoracic spine.

Customer:

Thanks. Is there any thing short term to relieve the pain? Should I stop back exercises/stretches?

Dr. David :

you can continue to try stretching if it helps.

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avoid carrying heavy bags over your shoulder

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heavy rucsacs can cause more strain on your neck and upper shoulder and spine

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and worsen pinched nerves in your upper back.

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do you have other questions?

Customer:

No thank you. Will do as you say and talk to my GP and suggest MRI scan. Thanks. Mike

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