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What do you suggest if i have a shoulder injury, anything i can do to help it heal faster?

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What injury?: it depends on what you have injured in your shoulder if you have a rotator cuff tear you may need further evaluation if you have simply strained a joint (ex. Ac joint) you may need rest and gentle range of motion

Answered 9/28/2016

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