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What can i do to get rid of this horrible pain in my shoulders? heat or ice?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
It depends: Heat or ice application to the shoulder area depends on what the source of the problem is. If it is an acute injury, then ice is better. If it is a chronic muscle problem then heat would feel better. If it is horrible pain as you stated, then an exam by your doctor is necessary to make the appropriate treatment recommendations.
Answered 4/4/2013
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