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Left shoulder has weird dull but pretty distracting pain. i think it's a nerve thing. massaging doesn't help. would ice or heat?
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Evaluate: How long have you had this pain? What movements exacerbate the pain? Any trauma? Does it restrict your range of motion? It may be a problem with the rotator cuff muscles and you should be evaluated by your primary care physician for further treatment and management options.
Answered 1/30/2017
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