A member asked:

This morning when i moved my arm the front of my shoulder started to hurt. it also hurts when i lift heavy stuff. what can i do for this?

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Dr. Amir Khan answered

Rest, NSAIDs, Ice: Take nsaid's i.E advil (ibuprofen) or alleve, ice the affected area and avoid painful movements. Your pain could be from the neck, shoulder or referred. Common referred sources include: abdomen and heart. Shoulder sources include: arthritis, labral tears, instability, tendinitis, rotator cuff tears, bursitis, painful bony spurs etc. Herniated disk in the neck or could cause shoulder pain. See orthopedist.

Answered 5/12/2015

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