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When l lift my left arm it hurts where the chest muscle connects to the front of shoulder?

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Dr. Craig Greene answered

Stretch : May have pulled a pectoralis muscle ... Should improve in 1-3 weeks.

Dr Niazi agreed

Answered 8/11/2020

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A member asked:

When l lift my left arm it hurts where the chest muscle connects to the front of shoulder?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Craig Greene answered

Dr Niazi agreed

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