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In excruciating pain in the back of my upper arm /shoulder - making it difficult to lift my arm above shoulder height after a massage - what happened?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Possible rotator: cuff tear. Please see your doc for exam and treatment. Peace and good health.
Answered 10/24/2017
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