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If my shoulder has almost persistent pain should i see an orthopedic doctor or a chiropractor?
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Start w Primary care: Did you get hurt in the area? You should see your pediatrician or a Family Medicine doctor first to get initial work up for this type of shoulder pain. They would provide you with a referral to ortho for additional imaging studies as indicated.
Answered 6/14/2015
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