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Was shoveling snow that was very heavy, twisting the shovel to throw the snow away, heard crunching & popping. left elbow weak, pain. er?

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Dr. Manjeet Singh answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

Elbow pain: Try rest, heating pad, elevating the extremity and ibuprofen for pain and swelling and if no improvement in symptoms you may need further imaging study and workup.

Dr Hodge agreed

Answered 6/22/2015

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A member asked:

Was shoveling snow that was very heavy, twisting the shovel to throw the snow away, heard crunching & popping. left elbow weak, pain. er?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Manjeet Singh answered

Dr Hodge agreed

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