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I play baseball. my shoulder hurts when i throw. my symptoms include loss of velocity, frequent subluxation, weakness when lifting heavy weight. help?

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Dr. Tracie Leonhardt answered

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Shoulder: You may have injured the rotator cuff or labrum. Follow up for xray and may need MRI if does not get better. Start with ice and some anti-inflammatories like motrin.

Answered 2/16/2015

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A member asked:

I play baseball. my shoulder hurts when i throw. my symptoms include loss of velocity, frequent subluxation, weakness when lifting heavy weight. help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tracie Leonhardt answered

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