There can be several causes for this problem, which I won't get into. But a common cause is LPR or GERD. Some people feel referred pain between the shoulders rather than the chest. The pain is usually a burning or cramped sensation.

I would stop smoking, eating greasy foods, and most important don't eat a large meal before lying on your back for at least 4 hours. It is very difficult to do this because hunger is often more uncomfortable than the pain.

I have this problem and I suspect it to be the Flaxseed Oil that I take each morning. I'm going to stop it for a while and see what happens. Will keep you posted.

Posted By JOe BEazel on February 11, 2007 at 10:57:42:

In Reply to: Re: upper back pain(burning)between shoulder blades posted by Craig Barlow on January 28, 2007 at 14:42:25:

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