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I have a pain in my right shoulder probably a 4 out of ten.. can't lift much without it really hurting, it hurts to lift above my head any ideas?
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Injury?: Was there an injury involved? This most likely is tendonitis or bursitis given your age if there was not injury. Time and rest should help but if no better in a few weeks then go see your doc. Physical therapy is the best first step.
Answered 5/13/2018
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