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I have pain in the back part of my left shoulder when i swing a baseball bat. it doesn't hurt when i throw a ball with that arm.

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

Muscle strain: Using your muscle when you swing the bat but you don't use when you threw the ball I would suggest you see a sports doctor to get the best treatment for this

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 4/11/2017

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A member asked:

I have pain in the back part of my left shoulder when i swing a baseball bat. it doesn't hurt when i throw a ball with that arm.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Harold Fields answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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