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If my shoulder has almost persistent pain should i see an orthopedic doctor or a chiropractor?

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Dr. Jalal Zuberi answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

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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A member asked:

If my shoulder has almost persistent pain should i see an orthopedic doctor or a chiropractor?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jalal Zuberi answered

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