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I stretched and felt pain in my left pectoral like cramp . is this something to worry about?

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Dr. Austin Yeargan answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

No: wouldn't worry about it unless it bothered me for more than 6 weeks.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 5/12/2015

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