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What Causes Pain In The Upper Right Side Of Back?

I have a pain in the upper right side of my back below my sholder it is about a 6 out of ten on pain level. I ve tried strechting and lying down but its not helping I ve had this pain for the last 4/5 days and each day its getting more painful what could this be?
Thu, 15 Oct 2015
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Hello, This sounds like a muscle strain. Try warm moist heat several times a day and an anti-inflammatory like ibuprofen. if that does not help after several days see a doctor.
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