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Really bad arm shoulder muscle pain, was doing jumping jacks. using exercises i did in high shool now wondering if smart?

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Not smart: The rapid overhead motion of the shoulder in the abduction plane could have irritated your rotator cuff.

Dr Eitner and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 12/3/2020

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