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A 19-year-old female asked:

Since i remember i sleep on my right side and cuddle a pillow by left arm,but these few days ihad a pain in my left shoulder get worse by cuddling??

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Dr. Hasan Khondkeranswered

Internal Medicine 14 years experience

It's possible if: you are extending your arm over the pillow in an unnatural position

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