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What causes a shoulder to pop? my shoulder popped and now is extremely painful. i am unable to raise my arm up high. throbbing pain to the elbow.
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Shoulder: Could be various reasons including osteoarthritis, rotator cuff etc. if persists need to start with X-ray If no contradiction ok to take ibuprofen 800mg 3 times a day for a week and low heating pad and rest it for few days
Answered 2/22/2015
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