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Today i started getting sharp pain behind my left shoulder. it hurts very badly. i tried stretching, heat and pain meds.barely any relief. any ideas?
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Strained shoulder: If this is an acute sharp pain, ice is better than heat, as heat can increase congestion in the area. If your pain persists, you need to see your doctor for further workup, and evaluation. S/he will need to examine your whole shoulder complex, including the rotator cuff, and make sure that you've not injured it.
Answered 3/6/2014
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