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Below shoulder above tricep, when removing shirt i get a strining pain in this area that brings me to my knees and then can't move my arm for 5 minute?

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??Bursitis: You may have a serious damage -injury to your shoulder joint, may be a tear in rotator cuff , if advil (ibuprofen) or Motrin doesn't help , you will need an MRI and be seen by an orthopedist.

Dr Mallia agreed

Answered 3/20/2019

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