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When i lift fairly heavy objects, i get a pain between my shoulder and my neck. doesn't happen at any other time?

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Dr. Christopher Ferguson answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Difficult to say: Hard to say without an exam. Sounds like maybe a rotator cuff issue. See an orthopedic surgeon/sports med doc.

Answered 4/6/2013

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