Why do I get a sharp stabbing pain in my collarbone when I simply shrug my shoulders?
1. Introduction A sharp stabbing pain in the collarbone during a shoulder shrug is typically caused by inflammation or mechanical dysfunction in the acromioclavicular joint. When you elevate your shoulders, the clavicle rotates and compresses against the acromion of the shoulder blade, pinching inflamed tissues or degraded cartilage and generating acute nerve pain. This specific … Read more