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A member asked:

How to remove knots in your shoulder+neck? its been ther for weeks, and i can't lift my r arm anymore. started after when i had to lift up a kid in ski.

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Try acupuncture: A combination of acupuncture and massage can be really helpful!

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/14/2016

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