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My left shoulder blade is swollen and it hurts when i shrug. can carrying heavy objects on my shoulder be the cause of this? 20yrm carpet installer.

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Shoulder blade pain: Go see a DO who does Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy (OMT). He/she might be able to fix you in one treatment!

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 10/15/2017

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