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Hi yesterday i tried to reach my left shoulder with my right hand and i felt a strong pain on my right shoulder now i feel pain when i repeat this.

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Muscle strain: Likely just a muscle strain. If OK with your doctor, try some ice and an anti inflammatory like ibuprofen to help.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/19/2015

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