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I have been suffering from mild to moderate shoulder pain for about two weeks now. the pain is usually when i lift my arm to the side.
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See an orthopedist: This can be anything from a muscle strain to a problem with the shoulder joint (which is one of the more complex joints in the body). You need to be examined by an experienced clinician.
Answered 8/18/2016
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