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I've had shoulder pain for a couple of months now. a dull ache that has now turned into more of a sharp pain with popping or crackling feelings.

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Dr. Benjamin Petre answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Popping and cracking: Popping and cracking in the shoulder is often either rotator cuff tendonosis or arthritis. Both are initially treated with rice, anti-inflammatory rx and pt.

Answered 11/7/2013

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A member asked:

I've had shoulder pain for a couple of months now. a dull ache that has now turned into more of a sharp pain with popping or crackling feelings.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Benjamin Petre answered

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