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I seem to have pulled a muscle below my left shoulder on the back. it hurts a lot. what should i do? what pain medication to take?
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NSAIDs: Try taking alive or local application of mineral ice for two to 3 times a day for 3 days then taper off and stop . Remember not to take medicines in empty stomach.
Answered 1/29/2014
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