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Sometimes when i reach my arm behind me (ex. to get something from my bookbag), i get intense shoulder pain which goes away when i swing my arm around?
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See an orthopedist: Then see an orthopedist and have the shoulder evaluated. There are several possible causes including tendinitis, bursitis and tears.
Answered 6/18/2014
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