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It hurts my shoulder when i put my arm behind my back and when i slept on that side. what could i have injured?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

See details: There are several causes for shoulder pain. If it hurts to sleep on it consider a bursitis or tendinitis as possible causes.

Answered 6/17/2019

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A member asked:

It hurts my shoulder when i put my arm behind my back and when i slept on that side. what could i have injured?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

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