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I've had pain in my left shoulder all day since i got up this morning and the pain is worse when i turn my head i'm wondering what could this be from?

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Dr. Melissa Haglund answered

Muscle spasm: When you wake up with pain in your back or shoulder that is worse with certain positions often times you have a Muscle spasm. You might try some ice or a heating pad to loosen it up.

Dr Weisman agreed

Answered 4/1/2016

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A member asked:

I've had pain in my left shoulder all day since i got up this morning and the pain is worse when i turn my head i'm wondering what could this be from?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Melissa Haglund answered

Dr Weisman agreed

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