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Pain in front of shoulder? just started for no reason. hurts to lift arm and turn it. don't remember doing anything significant. help?

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Shoulder: Sounds most likely to be a rotator cuff tendonitis or muscle pull. Start with rest, ice, and heat, possible nsaids. Consider eval if not better.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/13/2019

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