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Earlier today i was moving furniture, and now my arm hurts to move it. do you think i pulled a muscle? if so how do i fix it?

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Dr. Karen Dantin answered

Start: Would start with OTC anti inflammatory meds, if not contraindicated. Ice can help. If persistent see your doc.

Answered 11/2/2015

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A member asked:

Earlier today i was moving furniture, and now my arm hurts to move it. do you think i pulled a muscle? if so how do i fix it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Karen Dantin answered

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