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I have a sharp tearing feeling in my left shoulder. how can i get better?

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Dr. Jonathan Levin answered

See your doctor!: Left arm/shoulder pain can be a sign of a heart attack or cardiac problems. If you have a known injury causing the feeling, then a physical therapist or orthopedic surgeon evaluation may be the way to go. But if this is new pain in the left arm, see a doctor or go to the er!

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Answered 10/1/2015

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A member asked:

I have a sharp tearing feeling in my left shoulder. how can i get better?

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Dr. Jonathan Levin answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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