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I have shoulder pain that feels like a stiff muscle and i can get relief in certain positions what could this be a couple of months ago i was lifting some thing up with my arms fully extended and felt something pop and felt pain it gradually got better an
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You : You may have a bursitis (inflammation of the fluid filled sac overlying the shoulder), or you may have a rotator cuff issue. Please see an orthopedic specialist. You may need physical therapy or even an injection so that you don't get "stiff shoulder syndrome", or "frozen shoulder". You may need an MRI of your shoulder. Please be sure you keep doing gentle exercises so that your shoulder doesn't become frozen.
Answered 10/3/2016
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